Effigies of Ravana were burned across India this evening on Dussehra. Ravana Dahan events were held in several cities including Jammu, Delhi, and Patna, with millions participating. In Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu symbolically shot an arrow to burn the effigy of Ravana at the Vijayadashami festival organized by Shri Dharmic Leela Committee. Despite the continuous rain in Delhi, there was great enthusiasm among the people for Dussehra. Large crowds gathered at the Ravana Dahan sites. People were enjoying the program with umbrellas and raincoats.
President Droupadi Murmu said, “Humanity flourishes with the victory of good. When the demon of terrorism attacks the human race, it becomes necessary to eliminate it. The ‘Operation Sindoor’ conducted by the Indian Army symbolizes the victory of humanity over the Ravana of terrorism. For this, we bow down before every warrior who protects Mother India and thank them.”
Sonia Gandhi Attends Ramlila at Parade Ground
Ravana Dahan programs are being held at different places in the capital Delhi. Various political leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and former Congress President Sonia Gandhi, attended. In the Nav Shri Dharmic Ramlila Committee organized at the Parade Ground of the Red Fort, a 50-foot Ravana and 45-45 foot Meghnad and Kumbhakaran effigies were installed. Sonia Gandhi reached this Ramlila to burn Ravana.