A record 2.6 million earthen lamps were lit on October 19 in the Indian temple town of Ayodhya, which Hindus believe is the birthplace of Lord Rama, ahead of Diwali. The event marked the celebrations a day before Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, kicks in. #lamp #ayodhya #diwali #india #festival #News #Reuters #Newsfeed 👉 Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
India's Ayodhya lights 2.6 million lamps for Diwali, sets record | REUTERS
A record 2.6 million earthen lamps were lit on October 19 in the Indian temple town of Ayodhya, which Hindus believe is the birthplace of Lord Rama, ahead of Diwali. The event marked the celebrations a day before Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, kicks in. #lamp #ayodhya #diwali #india #festival #News #Reuters #Newsfeed 👉 Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en