Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday extended greetings to all the citizens on the occasion of Diwali, wishing for new energy, positivity, and prosperity in everyone's lives.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Ayodhya on Monday to extend Diwali greetings to residents, distributing sweets on behalf of the state government. He further highlighted the city's commitment to cleanliness and unity during the Festival of Lights.
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.
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
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.
Ayodhya is set to celebrate Deepotsav from October 19, marking the homecoming of Lord Shri Ram. The grand preparations are underway for Deepotsav to create history with 26 lakhs diyas.
Rajnath Singh said India stands at a point where it is strengthening its security and demonstrating to the world that it is a credible partner in defence and technology.