Dussehra 2023- India celebrates Vijayadashami with full fervour, here’s a glimpse of Ravan Dahan across India – See pics

Dussehra 2023: India celebrates Vijayadashami with full fervour, here’s a glimpse of Ravan Dahan across India – See pics1/8

Dussehra or the 10th day marks the end of the nine nights of Navratri, is celebrated in the Hindu calendar month of Ashvin or Kartik. This day commemorates Lord Ram’s triumph over the malevolent King Ravana, which is why, on the evening of Dussehra, enormous effigies representing the demon king Ravana are set ablaze, symbolizing the victory of righteousness over wickedness. This year, the festival is celebrated on Tuesday (October 24, 2023). Let’s take a glimpse on how India observed the ritual of Ravan Dahan. (Photo: PTI)2/8

Demon King Ravana stuffed with firecrackers burns during Dussehra celebrations, at Dwarka in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

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Artists perform Ramlila, a re-enactment of the life of Hindu lord Rama, during Dussehra or Vijayadashami festival in Mumbai. (Photo: REUTERS)

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People watch fireworks show during Dussehra celebration at Morhabadi ground in Ranchi. (Photo: PTI)

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People watch firecrackers show during Dussehra celebrations at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. (Photo: PTI)

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People gather to celebrate Dussehra at an event attended by PM Narendra Modi at Dwarka in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

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People watch an effigy of Hindu demon king Ravana, Meghanada and Kumbhkaran, stuffed with firecrackers, burning on Dussehra in Amritsar. (Photo: PTI)

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A man lights firecrackers during Dussehra festival in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Tuesday, Oct 24, 2023. Dussehra commemorates the triumph of Hindu god Rama over the demon king Ravana, marking the victory of good over evil. (Photo: AP)