Ayodhya Illuminated with 2.6 Million Diyas on Diwali Eve; Spectacular Laser and Drone Shows Leave Visitors Spellbound

Ram Nagari Ayodhya is celebrating its 9th Deepotsav in grand style this year. On the banks of the Saryu River, more than 2.8 million earthen lamps (diyas) were lit across 56 ghats, with 2,611,101 diyas officially lit simultaneously, setting a new Guinness World Record. A team from the Guinness Book of World Records was present in Ayodhya to verify and record the achievement.

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#UttarPradesh: Ayodhya is witnessing a vibrant fusion of spirituality, culture, and tradition on the 9th #Deepotsav.

CM @myogiadityanath receives the certificates of 2 new Guinness World Records created during the Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya

Guinness World Record… pic.twitter.com/mklW0nqNp1

— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) October 19, 2025

Earlier in the day, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived in Ayodhya. At the Ramkatha Park helipad, he welcomed actors portraying Lord Ram, Lakshman, Sita, and Hanuman, who arrived in a helicopter designed to resemble the mythical Pushpak Viman.

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: A Ram Leela is being performed at Ram ki Paidi, located on the banks of the River Saryu in Ayodhya, accompanied by a laser and light show.

With the Ghat lit up with diyas and colourful lights, #Deepotsav is being celebrated here.

(Source: ANI/UP… pic.twitter.com/QRKstAffEq

— ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2025

The celebrations began with prayers offered to Lord Ram and Goddess Sita, followed by a symbolic Bharat Milap ceremony. On the main stage at Ramkatha Park, CM Yogi Adityanath performed the royal coronation (Rajyabhishek) of Lord Ram. During the coronation, the entire park echoed with chants of "Jai Shri Ram".

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: 'Ram Siya Ram' echoes through Ram Ki Paidi on the banks of the River Saryu in Ayodhya. #Deepotsav is being celebrated here.

(Source: ANI/UP Govt) pic.twitter.com/Ihir6VBumR

— ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2025

The Chief Minister applied tilak and offered garlands to Lord Ram, Lakshman, Bharat, Shatrughna, and Guru Vashistha. He then led a grand aarti ceremony. Later, CM Yogi visited the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir and offered prayers to Ram Lalla.

The celebrations also included mesmerizing laser and drone shows, which captivated thousands of attendees, adding a modern touch to the spiritual and cultural grandeur of Deepotsav.