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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami lights Ravan Dahan at Hindu National College, Dehradun
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🗓 21 Oct 2026, 09:36 AM
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Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami performed the traditional Ravan Dahan ceremony at Hindu National College in Dehradun, marking the climax of the region's Dussehra celebrations.
Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami of Uttarakhand took part in the Ravan Dahan ceremony on the campus of Hindu National College in Dehradun on Tuesday. The event, which marks the burning of the effigy of the mythological demon king Ravana, concluded the state's Dussehra festivities this year.
The ceremony was attended by college students, local officials and members of the public. Dhami, dressed in traditional attire, lit the pyre after a brief address that highlighted the cultural significance of the ritual and urged citizens to uphold communal harmony.
Security arrangements were in place, and the fire was monitored by fire‑safety teams to ensure a controlled burn. The college administration coordinated with the state government to manage crowd flow and maintain order throughout the proceedings.
The Ravan Dahan at Hindu National College reflects the broader observance of Dussehra across Uttarakhand, where temples and public spaces host similar events each year. The chief minister's participation underscores the government's support for cultural traditions in the region.
No incidents were reported, and the event concluded without any disruptions, allowing participants to proceed to the subsequent Dussehra celebrations in the city.
The ceremony was attended by college students, local officials and members of the public. Dhami, dressed in traditional attire, lit the pyre after a brief address that highlighted the cultural significance of the ritual and urged citizens to uphold communal harmony.
Security arrangements were in place, and the fire was monitored by fire‑safety teams to ensure a controlled burn. The college administration coordinated with the state government to manage crowd flow and maintain order throughout the proceedings.
The Ravan Dahan at Hindu National College reflects the broader observance of Dussehra across Uttarakhand, where temples and public spaces host similar events each year. The chief minister's participation underscores the government's support for cultural traditions in the region.
No incidents were reported, and the event concluded without any disruptions, allowing participants to proceed to the subsequent Dussehra celebrations in the city.