Effigies of Ravana were burned across India this evening to mark Dussehra. Celebrations took place in several cities, including Jammu, Delhi, and Patna, with millions participating. In Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu symbolically shot an arrow to ignite the effigy of Ravana at the Vijayadashami celebrations organized by the Shri Dharmic Leela Committee. Despite persistent rain in Delhi, people displayed immense enthusiasm for Dussehra, leading to large crowds at the Ravana burning sites. People enjoyed the event with umbrellas and raincoats.
President Droupadi Murmu stated, “Humanity thrives on the victory of good. When the demon of terrorism attacks humanity, it becomes necessary to eliminate it. ‘Operation Sindoor’ launched by the Indian Army symbolizes the victory of humanity over the Ravana of terrorism. For this, we salute and thank every warrior who protects Mother India.”
Sonia Gandhi Attends Ramlila at Parade Ground
Ravana Dahan programs were held at various locations in the capital, Delhi. Prominent political figures, including Prime Minister Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and former Congress President Sonia Gandhi, participated. At the Nav Shri Dharmic Ramlila Committee organized at the parade ground in Lal Qila, a 50-foot-tall Ravana effigy and 45-foot-tall effigies of Meghnad and Kumbhakaran were erected. Sonia Gandhi attended this Ramlila to witness the Ravana Dahan.
Other Cities Also Witnessed Ravana Dahan
In Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh, the effigy of Ravana was burned on the occasion of Dussehra. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was present during the event. CM Sukhu said that the Dussehra festival is being celebrated with joy throughout the country. It is a festival of the victory of good over evil. We should all walk on the path of truth. In Dehradun, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the Ravana Dahan program. In Ludhiana, Punjab, the effigy of Ravana was also burned on the occasion of Dussehra. Additionally, Ravana effigies were burned in various cities of Uttar Pradesh including Varanasi, Kanpur, Lucknow, and Prayagraj.
Ravana Effigy Burned in Jammu and Kashmir
In Jammu and Kashmir, the effigy of Ravana was also burned on the occasion of Dussehra. The Vijayadashami festival was celebrated with great enthusiasm and excitement at the Sports Stadium in Udhampur. Thousands of people participated in this festival, where effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakaran, and Meghnad were burned as a symbol of the victory of good over evil.
Ravana Dahan in Ranchi
In the capital city of Ranchi, amidst heavy rain, a 70-foot-tall Ravana effigy, a 65-foot-tall Kumbhakaran, and a 60-foot-tall Meghnad effigy were burned. Chief Minister Hemant Soren attended the Ravana Dahan program as the chief guest. Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth and Ranchi MLA CP Singh also participated. Fireworks were displayed during the event. Despite the rain, thousands of people stayed to watch the Ravana Dahan program.