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Ravana Effigy Set Ablaze in Dussehra Celebrations Across India
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 03:37 PM
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During this year's Dussehra, communities in Indore, Kota and Delhi lit up the sky by burning a massive Ravana effigy, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.
The annual Dussehra festival, which marks the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana, saw a grand effigy‑burning ceremony in several Indian cities this year. In Indore, a 30‑meter tall Ravana statue was assembled in a public square and set ablaze in a pyrotechnic display that drew thousands of spectators.
The event in Kota mirrored the spectacle, with local organizers constructing a similar effigy that was lit in a controlled setting. The flames were accompanied by traditional music and fireworks, creating a festive atmosphere.
Delhi’s celebration was held at a prominent civic park, where a 25‑meter Ravana effigy was burned in the evening. The ceremony attracted a large crowd, including local officials who praised the community’s efforts to keep the tradition safe.
In all three cities, authorities coordinated with fire safety units to ensure the burnings were conducted under strict supervision. The events were reported as peaceful, with no incidents of fire spreading beyond the designated area.
The event in Kota mirrored the spectacle, with local organizers constructing a similar effigy that was lit in a controlled setting. The flames were accompanied by traditional music and fireworks, creating a festive atmosphere.
Delhi’s celebration was held at a prominent civic park, where a 25‑meter Ravana effigy was burned in the evening. The ceremony attracted a large crowd, including local officials who praised the community’s efforts to keep the tradition safe.
In all three cities, authorities coordinated with fire safety units to ensure the burnings were conducted under strict supervision. The events were reported as peaceful, with no incidents of fire spreading beyond the designated area.