58-Foot Ram Darbar Carved From 220 Tonnes of Sand Becomes World Record in Ayodhya

A monumental sand sculpture depicting Ram Darbar, stretching 58 feet in length and rising 20 feet in height, has earned a place in the Book of World Records during Ayodhya's Deepotsav 2026. Created using an extraordinary 220 tonnes of sand from the Saryu River, the artwork also features a replica of the grand Ram Temple.

The creation, sculpted by international sand artist Madhurendra Kumar and his team at Ram Katha Park along the banks of the Saryu, was completed after seven days of continuous work. Construction began on October 30 and concluded on November 7, making it one of the major attractions of this year's Deepotsav celebrations.

The Book of World Records officially recognised the achievement on November 7, issuing a digital certificate under record number IND/2026/001810. Kumar has also submitted the details to Guinness World Records, with its recognition process still underway.

Describing the creation as his first artwork of this scale, Kumar said it was the world's longest sand sculpture depicting Ram Darbar.

The sculpture was viewed by Vice President C P Radhakrishnan, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during the Deepotsav inauguration. Adityanath congratulated the artist, describing the creation as a historic artistic achievement for Ayodhya.

Beyond its sheer scale, the artwork carries a message of world peace, humanity and brotherhood. Its creation also highlights the growing role of cultural and artistic events in showcasing Ayodhya as a major destination for religious tourism.

A native of East Champaran in Bihar, Kumar has represented India in more than 25 countries and holds over 12 world records. His artistic work spans sand, coal ash, leaves, fruits, vegetables and recycled materials, often highlighting themes such as environmental conservation, cleanliness and peace.