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Religion
51‑Foot Ravana to be Immolated at Nehru Stadium on Dussehra in Ratlam
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 09:31 AM
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On Dussehra, the 51‑foot Ravana statue will be burned at Nehru Stadium in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, as part of the annual festival celebrations.
On the eve of Dussehra, the 51‑foot tall Ravana statue will be set ablaze at Nehru Stadium in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh. The burning ceremony is a key highlight of the festival, drawing crowds from across the district. The event will take place in the evening, following a series of cultural performances and prayers.
Organizers have prepared the site with safety measures, including crowd control barriers and fire‑fighting equipment. Local authorities have coordinated with the temple committee to ensure a smooth procession of the statue to the pyre.
The ceremony marks the culmination of the Dussehra celebrations in Ratlam, symbolising the triumph of good over evil. Attendees will witness the dramatic burning of the Ravana figure, accompanied by traditional music and lighting displays.
Organizers have prepared the site with safety measures, including crowd control barriers and fire‑fighting equipment. Local authorities have coordinated with the temple committee to ensure a smooth procession of the statue to the pyre.
The ceremony marks the culmination of the Dussehra celebrations in Ratlam, symbolising the triumph of good over evil. Attendees will witness the dramatic burning of the Ravana figure, accompanied by traditional music and lighting displays.