221‑ft Ravana Statue to be Burned in Dwarka on Vijayadashami

The 221‑foot‑tall Ravana statue, erected in the coastal city of Dwarka, will be ceremonially burned on Tuesday as part of the Vijayadashami festival. The event is scheduled to attract a large crowd and will be attended by the President, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and several other senior political figures. The burning is a symbolic act marking the victory of good over evil, a central theme of the festival. Organisers have stated that safety measures will be in place to manage the large gathering. The ceremony is expected to be televised and will be followed by traditional rituals and cultural performances.