Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: Abhimanyu & Abhir pass away in a landslide, Akshara is desolate

The episode opens with Abhir gazing at a photograph, lost in a daydream where he envisions a blissful homecoming for Abhi, Akshu, and the baby, highlighted by a heartfelt aarti ritual. In his reverie, Abhi entrusts the baby to Abhir, capturing the tender moment in a photograph. Meanwhile, Abhi and Akshu immerse themselves in work as Abhir lovingly tends to the baby, their collective joy palpable. As the dream fades, Akshu and Abhi reminisce about Abhir and the tragic loss of Aarohi, resolving to maintain the facade of a contented family life to protect the children's happiness and shield them from the reality of their relationship.

In the morning, preparations for the wedding are in full swing as Abhi and Akshu ready themselves for the ceremony. While Abhi frantically searches for the car keys and forgets the garlands, Akshu remains composed and instructs him to meet her at the venue, mindful of the superstition that prohibits the bride and groom from seeing each other before the ceremony. Despite the rush, they share a fleeting moment, capturing a photograph, before parting ways.

Meanwhile, Abhi surprises Abhir by picking him up from school in a lavishly adorned car, hinting at the significance of the day. Akshu, anxious yet hopeful, arrives at the temple, where she is elated to find her entire family waiting to support her. Amidst the joyous reunion, tensions loom as the weather takes a turn for the worse.

Pandit's mention of a landslide on their route sends Akshu into a panic as she rushes to leave the temple, clutching a Mata chunri in desperation. Back at home, Manjiri prays fervently for Abhi's well-being, admitting her doubts about Akshu's suitability for him, despite her resignation to their relationship. A sudden extinguishing of the diya intensifies her fears.

At the hospital, Akshu confronts the chaos of the aftermath, overwhelmed by the sight of the injured and the frantic atmosphere. A bloodied hand wearing a ring momentarily triggers her alarm, but upon closer inspection, she realizes it's not Abhi. Her relief is short-lived as she discovers a list of the deceased, confirming her worst fears about the fate of Abhi and Abhir. Their sudden appearance and disappearance in her mind's eye leave her shattered and desolate.

The story of Abhimanyu, Akshara and Abhir thus comes to an end.