Lucknow, Nov. 8 -- Ayodhya was illuminated with over 36 lakh diyas (earthen lamps) on Saturday as the city celebrated the 10th edition of Deepotsav across the 56 Saryu ghats. Vice President of India CP Radhakrishnan inaugurated the grand celebrations in the presence of governor Anandiben Patel, chief minister Yogi Adityanath and seers. In 2025, 26,17,215 diyas were lit. The 10th edition of Deepotsav also happened to be the last one before the soon-to-be-held 2027 UP assembly polls. According to an official statement issued late Saturday evening, the illumination of over 36 lakh lamps across 56 ghats, including Ram Ki Paidi, created an atmosphere reminiscent of the Treta Yuga, the era associated with Lord Ram The day's festivities were centred around two main venues - Ram Katha Park and Ram Ki Paidi - where tradition, devotion and technology came together in a spectacle watched by lakhs of devotees in person and crores across the country. The programme began at Ram Katha Park, where the symbolic arrival of Lord Ram, Mata Sita and Lakshman was recreated. As the helicopter carrying the artistes playing Ram, Sita and Lakshman landed at the makeshift helipad, the crowd erupted in chants of 'Jai Shri Ram'. Adityanath performed the symbolic aarti, and offered them the traditional welcome that, according to the Ramayana, the people of Ayodhya had given Lord Ram on his return after 14 years' exile. P2...