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Giant Ravan effigy with rotating wheel set ablaze at Ajmer's Patel Maidan on Vijayadashami
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ajmer
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 09:31 PM
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On Vijayadashami, a 65‑foot Ravan idol featuring a spinning wheel was burned at Patel Maidan in Ajmer, crafted by a Muslim family, drawing crowds and a drone show.
Ajmer's Patel Maidan became the focal point of the city's Vijayadashami celebrations on October 31, when a towering 65‑foot Ravan effigy was set alight. The idol, unusually equipped with a rotating wheel emerging from its navel, was designed to turn as the flames rose, creating a striking visual effect.
Alongside the Ravan figure, two 45‑foot idols of his sons Meghnad and Kumbhakarna were also burned, completing the traditional Dussehra tableau. The event was marked by a coordinated drone display that illuminated the night sky, adding a modern touch to the age‑old ritual.
What drew particular attention was the fact that the Ravan effigy was crafted by a local Muslim family, underscoring the communal harmony often displayed during the festival. Spectators gathered in large numbers to witness the spectacle, with many noting the moving eyes of the idol as the fire intensified.
Authorities ensured safety protocols were observed, and the event proceeded without any reported incidents. The unique blend of traditional pyre burning and contemporary drone choreography highlighted Ajmer's evolving celebration of Dussehra.
Alongside the Ravan figure, two 45‑foot idols of his sons Meghnad and Kumbhakarna were also burned, completing the traditional Dussehra tableau. The event was marked by a coordinated drone display that illuminated the night sky, adding a modern touch to the age‑old ritual.
What drew particular attention was the fact that the Ravan effigy was crafted by a local Muslim family, underscoring the communal harmony often displayed during the festival. Spectators gathered in large numbers to witness the spectacle, with many noting the moving eyes of the idol as the fire intensified.
Authorities ensured safety protocols were observed, and the event proceeded without any reported incidents. The unique blend of traditional pyre burning and contemporary drone choreography highlighted Ajmer's evolving celebration of Dussehra.