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Udaipur to Burn 100‑Foot Ravana Effigy on Vijayadashami
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 03:15 PM
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The city of Udaipur will light a 100‑foot Ravana effigy on the Gandhi Ground today as part of the 78th Vijayadashami celebrations.
Udaipur, known as the city of lakes, is gearing up for the 78th Vijayadashami festival. The highlight will be the burning of a 100‑foot tall Ravana effigy. The effigy will be set ablaze at the Gandhi Ground in the evening, drawing crowds of devotees and tourists. Local authorities have coordinated security and crowd control measures to ensure a safe ceremony. The city’s cultural department has also announced that the effigy will be made from eco‑friendly materials.