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Religion
80‑ft and 60‑ft Ravan Effigies Burned in Muzaffarpur on Dussehra
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 09:31 PM
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On Vijayadashami, towering Ravan effigies of 80 ft in Pansalva and 60 ft in Parsouni Nath were set ablaze in Muzaffarpur’s Motipur, Musahri, Madwan and Bochhan blocks, drawing thousands of devotees and local officials.
Muzaffarpur district witnessed a spectacular Dussehra celebration on Vijayadashami as massive Ravan effigies were burned across four blocks – Motipur, Musahri, Madwan and Bochhan. The ritual, a hallmark of the Hindu festival, attracted large crowds who gathered to witness the symbolic triumph of good over evil.
The tallest effigy, erected in Pansalva, stood at approximately 80 feet, while a 60‑foot figure was installed at Parsouni Nath in Fulvaria. Both structures were crafted from wood and papier‑mâché, adorned with traditional motifs, and were set alight in a coordinated ceremony.
Thousands of devotees, accompanied by local elected representatives, chanted "Jai Shri Ram" as the flames engulfed the figures. The event proceeded without incident, and authorities reported smooth crowd management throughout the evening.
Organisers highlighted the community’s enthusiasm and the cultural significance of the display, noting that such large‑scale effigies are rare in the region and underscore the festive spirit of Bihar’s rural heartland.
The tallest effigy, erected in Pansalva, stood at approximately 80 feet, while a 60‑foot figure was installed at Parsouni Nath in Fulvaria. Both structures were crafted from wood and papier‑mâché, adorned with traditional motifs, and were set alight in a coordinated ceremony.
Thousands of devotees, accompanied by local elected representatives, chanted "Jai Shri Ram" as the flames engulfed the figures. The event proceeded without incident, and authorities reported smooth crowd management throughout the evening.
Organisers highlighted the community’s enthusiasm and the cultural significance of the display, noting that such large‑scale effigies are rare in the region and underscore the festive spirit of Bihar’s rural heartland.