Indian cultural tradition

  • Dussehra Celebration Disrupted: Intoxicated Group Prematurely Burns Ravan Effigy in Bhopal

    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.