Ayodhya, Aug. 29 -- Lord Ram's city Ayodhya is once again preparing to create a world record with the grand celebration of Deepotsav.

This time, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has set a target of lighting 26.11 lakh lamps during the ninth event at Ram Ki Paidi. For this, a plan has been made to light 28 lakh lamps.

An army of 32,000 volunteers will descend on this Maha Yagya to take care of decorating and lighting the lamps. This event, to be held on the evening of October 19 will be even more attractive with a laser light show and green fireworks.

The administration has started extensive preparations for the grand event. Ayodhya's ADM, City, Yogendra Pandey has been appointed as the chief nodal officer, while 20 nodal officers have been...