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Dusshera 2024: India Celebrates Festival In Grand Style, See PICS
As India celebrates Dussehra today, it's important to the significance of this unique festival. It is also known as Vijayadashami, is a significant Hindu festival that marks the victory of good over evil. Celebrated with great enthusiasm across India, the festival symbolizes the triumph of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana, as depicted in the epic Ramayana.
Dussehra celebrations are highlighted by grand processions, theatrical performances of Ram Lila, and the burning of towering effigies of Ravana, Meghnad, and Kumbhakaran. Each region of India adds its unique flavor to the celebrations, from the symbolic Ravan Dahan to vibrant cultural festivities.
Laal Quila Ravan Effigy
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This year, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a Dussehra programme organized by the Shri Dharmik Leela Committee at Delhi’s historic Red Fort.
India's Tallest Ravan Effigy
In Dwarka, Delhi, the Sri Ram Lila Society erected the tallest Ravana effigy in India, standing an impressive 211 feet high. This massive structure, which took over four months to construct, became the centerpiece of the Dussehra festivities in the area.
Uttarpradesh Raavan Effigy
Uttar Pradesh witnessed the creation of a 100-feet tall Ravana effigy, along with a 90-feet tall Kumbhakaran and an 80-feet tall Meghnad, prepared for the grand Ravan Dahan during the Vijayadashami celebrations.
Kanpur's Dussehra Highlight
In Kanpur, a 90-feet tall Ravana effigy was installed, drawing large crowds eager to witness the symbolic destruction of evil on the occasion of Dussehra.
Punjab's Unique Effigy Trio
Jalandhar, Punjab, showcased an array of effigies of Ravana, Meghnad, and Kumbhakaran, symbolizing the destruction of evil in a grand style.
Jharkhand’s Vibrant Celebration
In Ranchi’s Argora area, residents enjoyed the festivities with the installation of an impressive Ravana effigy, showcasing the spirit of Dussehra.
Jammu's Traditional Ravan Dahan
In Jammu, the traditional Ravan Dahan was performed as part of the Dussehra celebrations, where the effigies of Ravana and his kin were burned to signify the victory of good over evil.
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