The eighth Deepotsav in Ayodhya saw record-breaking celebrations with 25.13 lakh diyas lit at Ram Ki Paidi, surpassing previous records. With the first Diwali celebration after the consecration of Ram Lalla in January, highlights included a drone show, Saryu aarti, and performances by international artists, drawing numerous devotees to the temple town.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi honors Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary at the Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat. Modi participates in the Unity Day Parade and administers the Unity oath, commemorating the occasion. He also witnesses the ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ parade, celebrating Patel’s contributions to national integration.

AQI in the national capital deteriorated from ‘Poor’ on Wednesday to ‘Very Poor’ on Thursday when the city celebrates Diwali.