Ayodhya's Deepotsav Breaks 2 World Records As Saryu Bank Dazzles With Over 25 Lakh Diyas On Diwali Eve: PICS

Lakhs of earthen lamps were lit on the banks of Saryu River in Ayodhya, UP in a world record-setting attempt to mark the eighth 'Deepotsav' on Wednesday. (Source: X/@uptourismgov)

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath led the celebrations as he, along with his cabinet members and others, launched the first Deepostav since the consecration of Ram Lalla temple by lighting the first few lamps. (Source: X/@uptourismgov)

Ayodhya was all about festivities today as an elaborate Shobha yatra with vibrant tableaux bearing characters from Ramayan made its way through the temple town ahead of the main Deepotsav celebration. (Source: PTI)

After its conclusion, UP CM Yogi Adityanath received the procession carrying the mythical characters with an 'aarti'. He also pulled the chariot on which artistes playing Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshman, and Hanuman were seated. (Source: X/@uptourismgov)

The characters were brought to Ayodhya earlier in a helicopter, depicting the mythical Pushpak Viman referred to in Ramayan. (Source: X/@uptourismgov)

CM Yogi also launched the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Mobile Application in the presence of the Deputy CM Pathak and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. The app provides access to information on the state's rich cultural heritage, iconic tourist destinations, and eco-tourism sites. (Source: X/@uptourismgov)

The Ram Temple was visited on the occasion by several ministers and other dignitaries, including Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak. (Source: PTI)

The entire temple complex was adorned with flowers, attractive lighting, LED walls, and vans to showcase the celebrations as Deepotsav was held for the first time since Ram Mandir's consecration. (Source: PTI)

More than 30,000 volunteers assisted in decorating the ghats on October 30. (Source: X/@uptourismgov)

Nearly 1,100 people performed a special 'aarti' on the banks of the river with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in attendance. (Source: X/@uptourismgov)

Diyas were laid out in squares of 16, while some were arranged in special patterns. Around 80,000 diyas were decorated in the shape of a swastika on Ghat No. 10, symbolising auspiciousness. (Source: X/@uptourismgov)

Laser lights were set up and drones whirred overhead as the entire temple town was decked up for the Diwali event. Forty jumbo LED screens were also set up to beam the event live. (Source: X/@uptourismgov)