Ujjain sets a record by lighting over 11.7 lakh oil lamps during Maha Shivratri

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As part of the Mahashivratri celebrations, the Madhya Pradesh government broke a new Guinness world record for the ‘biggest display of oil lights’ by lighting more than 11.71 lakh lamps in Ujjain. According to officials, the city so broke the previous record established in Ayodhya last year. Mahakaleshwar, one of the 12 jyotirlingas linked with Shiva, is located in Ujjain.

Officials stated the state government’s cultural department staged a spectacular event in Ujjain dubbed ‘Shiv Jyoti Arpanam,’ which was performed by the municipal administration.

CM Shivraj was present at Ujjain Event

Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, was also present. “By lighting 11,71,878 lamps, you have not only set a record, but you have also written the history of this holy occasion in golden letters,” Chouhan stated in a tweet accompanied by a photo while getting the certificate from Guinness World Records officials.

Ujjain exceeded the record of 9.41 lakh lamps set in Ayodhya in November, according to district collector Ashish Singh. At Ramghat, Datt Akhara, Narsingh Ghat, Guru Nanak Ghat, and Sunhari Ghat, more than 11.71 lakh diyas (earthen lamps) were lit at the same time. The event drew more than 17,000 volunteers. Officials asserted that the city administration took a great effort to ensure that the event was environmentally friendly and met the ‘zero trash’ target. 

The administration took eco-friendly measures such as using recycled paper volunteer identification cards, paper matchboxes for lighting lamps and candles, and biodegradable cutlery and plates for food and drink, according to them. The earthen lanterns will be used to create idols, pots, and kulhads (teacups) in the future. Officials stated that oil bottles would also be recycled.

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