Dussehra
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'Ravan strikes back': Viral video shows rockets firing from burning effigy in UP's Bulandshahr
offbeat | Oct 21, 2026, 02:11 PM ISTA video from a Ravan Dahan event in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, is going viral after rockets appeared to shoot from the front of a burning effigy instead of upwards. The unusual scene prompted hilarious reactions on X, with users joking that Ravan was fighting back.
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'Maa Bharti ke dushmano ko pehchanna hoga': PM Modi's message at Delhi Dussehra celebrations
India | Oct 20, 2026, 11:57 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi attends Dussehra celebrations at Utsav Ground in East Delhi and addresses the gathering. Watch visuals from the event, organised by the Shri Ramlila Committee Indraprastha.
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PM Modi likely to attend Dussehra event at Delhi's IP Extension: 2,500 personnel to be deployed
India | Oct 20, 2026, 02:34 PM ISTAround 2,500 security personnel will be deployed at Delhi's IP Extension Utsav Ground as PM Narendra Modi is likely to attend the Dussehra event on Tuesday evening. A three-layer security arrangement, drone surveillance and traffic diversions from 5 pm to 8 pm are planned.
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Dussehra Box Office Special: From Bhool Bhulaiyaa to Jailer 2, how festival releases have fared
Bollywood | Oct 20, 2026, 12:56 PM ISTToday, October 20, marks Dussehra, the festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. As audiences celebrate, let’s look at how films released around the festival have performed at the box office over the years, including this year’s releases.
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Dussehra traffic advisory in Noida; check route diversions, parking rules and roads to avoid
Uttar Pradesh | Oct 19, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTThe Noida Traffic Police has announced road restrictions and alternative routes for Dussehra celebrations, Ramlila programmes and idol immersion on October 20 and 21. Check affected roads, alternative routes, stadium parking rules and the traffic helpline.
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20 places in Delhi-NCR to experience Dussehra celebrations this year
Events | Oct 19, 2026, 07:13 AM ISTLooking for places to celebrate Dussehra 2026 in Delhi-NCR? Explore 20 venues for Ramlila performances and festive celebrations, including Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra, Broadway Ramlila in Pitampura, and popular spots across Delhi, Noida and Ghaziabad.
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Vastu tips to remove negative energy and attract prosperity this Dussehra
Spirituality | Oct 18, 2026, 02:22 PM ISTDussehra 2026 falls on October 20. Discover 7 traditional Vastu tips to welcome prosperity, from cleaning your home and decorating the main entrance to lighting a diya, performing Shastra Puja and offering Shami leaves on Vijayadashami.
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Kolkata Durga Puja pandal collapse leaves 17 dead, 35 devotees injured, panic at site
Kolkata | Oct 17, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTThose affected have been rescued and admitted to Calcutta Medical College Hospital. The incident has caused significant chaos among the Puja organisers. West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari and Chief Secretary Manoj Agarwal visited the hospitalised injured at Calcutta Medical College and Hospital.
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Muslim family from Meerut crafts Ravan effigies in Shimla: 'We all live in a spirit of brotherhood'
offbeat | Oct 17, 2026, 07:33 AM ISTA Muslim family from Meerut has been crafting effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarana and Meghnad at Shimla's Jakhu Temple for nearly 20 years. Their Dussehra tradition reflects communal harmony, mutual respect and the enduring spirit of brotherhood.
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Confused about Maha Ashtami and Navami dates? Check all Navratri 2026 dates from Saptami to Dussehra
Spirituality | Oct 16, 2026, 09:43 AM ISTNavratri 2026: Confused about the dates of Saptami, Maha Ashtami, Navami and Dussehra? Check the festival calendar, Panchang timings and auspicious muhurat for puja and Navratri vrat parana.
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Kolkata Metro to run special train services on five corridors during Durga Puja: Check date, timing
Kolkata | Oct 08, 2026, 09:28 PM ISTThe Kolkata Metro said that from October 17 to 20 -- Maha Saptami, Maha Astami and Maha Navami -- 248 services, 124 in each direction, will operate daily from 1 pm till 4 am the following morning. The peak-hour frequency will be six minutes.
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Navratri 2026 dates, check full Shardiya Navratri calendar from Ghatasthapana to Dussehra
Spirituality | Sep 21, 2026, 09:28 AM ISTShardiya Navratri 2026 begins on October 11 with Ghatasthapana and Maa Shailputri Puja. Check the complete day-wise Navratri calendar, including the nine forms of Maa Durga, Durga Ashtami, Mahanavami and Dussehra.
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Chaos at Kota Dussehra fair as elephant runs amok during Lord Laxminarayan procession | VIDEO
Rajasthan | Oct 03, 2025, 07:24 AM ISTAt Rajasthan's famous Kota Dussehra fair, an elephant carrying Lord Laxminarayan's idol went out of control during the grand procession which triggered panic among devotees. The fair also witnessed disappointment as India's tallest Ravana effigy failed to burn completely due to rains.
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Delhi: Massive clash erupts at JNU during Dussehra procession over effigy burning | Video
Delhi | Oct 03, 2025, 10:33 AM ISTDelhi: JNUSU President Nitish Kumar claimed that tensions escalated after posters appeared online announcing a ‘Ravan Dahan’ that featured effigies of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam.
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Raja Bhaiya showcases over 200 weapons to mark Dussehra with traditional Shastra Puja | Watch
Uttar Pradesh | Oct 02, 2025, 06:59 PM ISTRaja Bhaiya has been embroiled in a dispute with his wife, Bhanvi Singh. She recently accused him of hoarding a cache of illegal and banned foreign weapons, some allegedly capable of mass destruction.
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Only actor to play both Lord Ram and Ravan on screen | Dussehra special
Bollywood | Oct 02, 2025, 06:33 PM ISTOn the occasion of Dussehra 2025, let's have a look at the only actor to play both Lord Ram and Ravan on screen.
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Ravan Dahan 2025 in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai: Shivaji Park, Azad Maidan, Vashi and more
Events | Oct 02, 2025, 04:33 PM ISTThis Dussehra 2025, Mumbai lights up with Ravan Dahan at Shivaji Park, Azad Maidan, Vashi and more. Explore top venues and festive highlights.
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Dussehra 2025: Burn away these 10 hidden 'Ravans' of mental health
Lifestyle | Oct 02, 2025, 02:29 PM ISTDussehra 2025 isn’t just about burning Ravana’s effigy; it’s also about defeating the inner demons that hold us back. From self-doubt and overthinking to toxic relationships and fear of failure, here are 10 “mental health evils” to slay this Vijayadashami for a lighter, stronger you.
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Vijaya Dashami celebrated across Bengal; 'sindoor khela', pandal hopping hit by rain in some regions
West Bengal | Oct 02, 2025, 02:08 PM ISTDurga Puja, considered Bengal's biggest festival, celebrates the homecoming of Goddess Durga to her parental abode and culminates with her return to Mount Kailash on Vijaya Dashami.
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Ravan Dahan in Pune 2025: Best places to watch Dussehra effigy burning
Events | Oct 02, 2025, 10:31 AM ISTPune lights up for Dussehra 2025 with Ramlila, fireworks and Ravan Dahan. Discover the best places, timings and tips to enjoy this festive spectacle.