Dussehra celebration
President Murmu Highlights Operation Sindoor as Symbol of Victory Over Terrorism at Red Fort Dussehra Celebration
Oct 03, 2025 01:16 am CST
President Droupadi Murmu attended Delhi's Red Fort Dussehra celebrations where she symbolically initiated the Ravan Dahan ceremony, drawing parallels between the traditional defeat of evil and the Indian armed forces' Operation Sindoor against terrorism. Despite rainfall, crowds gathered to witness this significant cultural event that represents both external triumph over evil and the importance of internal transformation.
Rain-Resistant 220-Foot Fiberglass Raavan Effigy Set for Spectacular Dussehra Burning in Kota
Oct 02, 2025 09:35 pm CST
A massive 220-foot fiberglass Raavan effigy in Kota, Rajasthan will be ceremoniously burned using remote-controlled sensors at 25 points for Dussehra celebrations. Unlike traditional paper effigies that collapsed during recent rains, this innovative rain-resistant creation remains perfectly intact and aims to set a world record with its spectacular design and burning sequence.
Dussehra Celebration Disrupted: Intoxicated Group Prematurely Burns Ravan Effigy in Bhopal
Oct 02, 2025 05:48 pm CST
A traditional Dussehra celebration in Bhopal was thrown into disarray when a group of intoxicated individuals prematurely set fire to a Ravan effigy early in the morning. The incident, captured on video, has left organizers scrambling to find a replacement for the evening's ceremonial burning that symbolizes the triumph of good over evil in this important Indian cultural festival.
Rainproof 221.5-Foot Raavan Effigy in Kota Withstands Heavy Rainfall Before Dussehra Celebrations
Oct 01, 2025 11:42 pm CST
A remarkable 221.5-foot fiberglass Raavan effigy in Kota, Rajasthan has remained intact despite heavy rainfall that damaged other festival structures across India. Designed specifically to be weather-resistant, this potential record-setting creation will be ceremonially burned at 25 points during Dussehra celebrations, featuring remote-controlled sensors and colorful fireworks to symbolize good triumphing over evil.
Bisrakh Village: The Unique Place in UP Where Ravana is Worshipped Instead of Burned on Dussehra
Oct 01, 2025 05:17 pm CST
In Bisrakh village near Greater Noida, residents observe a distinctive Dussehra tradition by worshipping Ravana rather than burning his effigy. This UP village, believed to be Ravana's birthplace, honors him as an ancestor and scholarly figure. The local Shiv Mandir, known as the Ravana temple, attracts visitors nationwide who come to experience this contrasting celebration that challenges the conventional narrative of Dussehra across India.
Madhya Pradesh High Court Bans Controversial 'Surpanakha Dahan' Effigy Burning Event: Constitutional Violation Explained
Sep 28, 2025 05:46 pm CST
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has banned a controversial Dussehra event that planned to burn effigies of women accused in criminal cases, ruling it unconstitutional. The "Surpanakha Dahan" organized by men's rights group Paurush would have featured 11 women's faces on effigies, but the court determined that publicly tarnishing the image of individuals facing trial violates democratic principles.