Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath lauded Ayodhya's grand Deepotsav celebration for entering two Guinness World Records by lighting over 26 lakh oil lamps and hosting the largest-ever Saryu Aarti during this year's Deepotsav on Monday.
On the eve of Diwali, the city of Ayodhya witnessed grand celebrations as a spectacular drone show illuminated the sky, adding a modern and artistic dimension to the traditional Deepotsav festivities.
Chief Minister Dhami inquired about his health following his recent accident and prayed to God for his speedy recovery. He also extended his greetings and best wishes to the former CM on the occasion of Diwali.
The world records include the largest display of oil lamps, with 26,17,215 diyas lit along the banks of the Saryu River, and the most people performing simultaneous 'diya' rotation, marking yet another milestone in the spiritual and cultural revitalisation of Ayodhya under the Yogi Aditya
Addressing citizens ahead of the festival of lights, CM Dhami called upon the people to participate actively in the state's journey toward sustainable development, while keeping the spirit of Diwali alive through responsible celebration.
A grand Deepotsav will be organised at Badrinath and Kedarnath dham on the occasion of Diwali, said Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) President Hemant Dwivedi. The temples are being splendidly decorated with flowers.
The former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister also accused the BJP of "arrogance" and of "insulting" the PDA (Pichda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) community MP from Ayodhya by excluding him from the Deepotsav celebrations.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a scathing attack on the Congress and Samajwadi Party (SP) during his address at the grand and divine Deepotsav-2025 event organised in Shri Ayodhya Dham, accusing them of undermining India's eternal faith and obstructing the Ram Janma
As part of the festivities, the Chief Minister performed the aarti of artists dressed as Lord Ram, Mata Sita, and Lakshman. He also pulled the symbolic chariot, or 'Pushpak Vimaan,' carrying the artists depicting the divine trio.
Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Awadhesh Prasad on Sunday expressed disappointment over not being invited by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to the Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya, stating that while the SP does not oppose the festivities, the ruling party's mindset and ideology were the reaso