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  Chaos at Kota Dussehra fair as elephant runs amok during Lord Laxminarayan procession | VIDEO

  Rajasthan | October 03, 2025 7:24 IST

  At 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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  Ayodhya police bans burning of 240-ft Ravana effigy citing security concerns ahead of Dussehra

  Uttar Pradesh | September 30, 2025 10:46 IST

  Ayodhya's Film Kalakar Ramleela Samiti organised an event to burn 240-foot Ravana and other effigies. However, police officials said the organisers did not take permission for the event yet.

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  Happy Dussehra 2024: Wishes, messages, images, WhatsApp and Facebook status to share on Vijayadasham

  Lifestyle | October 12, 2024 6:57 IST

  Send warm wishes on Vijayadashami with our collection of Happy Dussehra 2024 messages, images, and statuses for WhatsApp and Facebook. Celebrate the triumph of good over evil with inspiring quotes and greetings.

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  Dussehra: India celebrates Vijayadashami with full fervour as hundreds attend festivities | IN PICS

  India | October 25, 2023 16:06 IST

  Dussehra 2023: Thousands of people turned up to witness giant effigies of demon king Ravana burst into flames at several places across the nation amid tight security arrangements today (October 24).

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  Chhattisgarh: Official suspended after Ravana effigy remains half-burnt on Dussehra

  India | October 07, 2022 18:55 IST

  Chhattisgarh: After the Dussehra celebration, the Dhamtari Municipal Corporation (DMC) ordered the suspension of clerk Rajendra Yadav for his alleged negligence in making the effigy of Ravana.

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  'Ravana of this year is different': Uddhav hits out at Eknath Shinde during Dussehra rally

  India | October 05, 2022 23:28 IST

  As per our yearly tradition, there will be a 'Ravana Dahan' ceremony, but the Ravana of this year is different. With time, Ravana also changes... He used to be 10-headed till now... how many heads does he have now? He is 50 times more betraying, Uddhav Thackeray said.

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  Dussehra 2022: Interesting facts about the 10-headed demon king Raavana

  Lifestyle | October 04, 2022 20:51 IST

  Dussehra 2022: This year, the grand Hindu festival is being celebrated on October 5th. On the occasion, let's take a look at the lesser known facts about Ravana. 

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  Dussehra 2021: Some lesser-known and interesting facts about Ravana

  Books & Culture | October 12, 2021 21:22 IST

  Ravana was originally named Dasagriva, meaning the one with ten heads. The demon king gave a one-year ultimatum to Sita advising her to change her mind and accept him as her suitor. Ravana, was one of the central characters of the Ramayana, yet most of the people are not aware of his background and his erudite knowledge. 

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  Opinion | Burning of PM’s effigy as Ravana: Who directed this drama?

  India | October 27, 2020 13:27 IST

  On Sunday, during Dussehra festivities, effigies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi were set on fire by farmers  in several parts of Punjab and Haryana. 

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  Preparations underway for Dussehra festival in Delhi

  News | October 25, 2020 17:56 IST

  The nation is celebrating Dussehra festival on October 25.

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  Dussehra 2020: Know these 10 interesting facts about Ravana, 6th will blow your mind

  Books & Culture | October 23, 2020 20:33 IST

  Ravana who was Ramayana’s prime antagonist had a lot of interesting facts about him. Take a look

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  COVID: 'Ravana' effigy makers stare at losses as Dussehra nears

  News | October 17, 2020 22:26 IST

  The festival of Dussehra is approaching, however, this year the essence of festival has faded due to COVID pandemic.

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  Ravana was first to use aircraft, claim Sri Lankans

  World | July 19, 2020 13:51 IST

  The Sri Lankan government has issued an advertisement asking people to share documents to prove that Ravana, the villain of Hindu epic Ramayan, was the first aviator in the world.

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  Rajasthan: Curfew in Tonk after clashes over Dussehra procession

  India | October 09, 2019 9:15 IST

  Till late night, the situation in Malpura showed no signs of improvement even as senior officials reached the town to pacify the protesters. Some shops were also torched during the clashes.

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  Dussehra: India's tallest Ravana effigy in Chandigarh goes in flames

  India | October 08, 2019 19:00 IST

  ​India's tallest Ravana effigy with a height of 221 feet, constructed here at an outlay of Rs 50 lakh, went up in flames on Tuesday to mark the Dussehra festival.  

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  For green cause: A Ravana effigy that won't burn but go down

  India | October 07, 2019 19:37 IST

  A 20-ft Ravana effigy made of plastic waste will be dismantled mechanically rather than being burnt, as is the tradition, during the Dussehra celebrations here on Tuesday to promote environment conservation.  

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  World's tallest Ravana effigy will be burnt in Chandigarh on Dussehra

  Lifestyle | September 25, 2019 21:15 IST

  In the wake of Dussehra festival, a Ravana effigy, 221 feet tall will be erected in Chandigarh.

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  In Pics: Dussehra celebrations across India

  India | October 19, 2018 20:15 IST

  Dussehra is celebrated every year across India with fervour to mark the victory of good over evil. Effigies of Ravana are burnt in every part of the country. It is said that Lord Rama killed Ravana to avenge the abduction of his wife Sita. According to mythology, Lord Rama was a righteous person and Ravana was a demon. In some parts of India, on this day idols of Goddess Durga are immersed, to mark the end of Navratri.

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  Haryana's Panchkula to celebrate Dusshera with ‘world’s tallest’ 215-foot-tall Ravana effigy

  India | October 16, 2018 11:58 IST

  At a height of 215 feet, the Ravana effigy has been made with 7,000 kilograms of bamboo, 200 kilograms of gum, 600 kilograms of paper and cloth and 20 quintals of iron frame. The Ravana effigy has been designed at a cost of Rs 30 lakh.

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  Happy Dussehra 2017: 11 important facts to know about Ravana, primary antagonist of epic Ramayana

  Books & Culture | September 30, 2017 9:07 IST

  Ravana important facts: Ravana is not his birth name. He was named Dashagriva or Dashanana, due to the fact that he has 10 heads.