Ravana, Kumbhkaran, and Meghnath Burn Brightly at Dussehra Celebration in Ranchi
The Dussehra festival in Ranchi featured spectacular effigies of Ravana and a dazzling fireworks display, celebrating the victory of good over evil.
Ranchi, October 20 (Daily Kiran) : The Dussehra festival, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil, lit up the evening sky in Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand, on October 20. At Morhabadi Maidan, massive effigies of Ravana, Kumbhkaran, and Meghnath were set ablaze, accompanied by the burning of a two-story golden Lanka.
The event, organized by the Punjabi Hindu community, attracted a large crowd, including dignitaries such as Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, Rajya Sabha MP Mahua Maji, Ranchi MLA C.P. Singh, and Mayor Roshni Khalkho. This year marked the 79th celebration of Dussehra at Morhabadi Maidan, a tradition that began in 1948. The festivities commenced around 6:15 PM and continued until approximately 7 PM.
The towering effigies included an 80-foot Ravana, a 75-foot Kumbhkaran, and a 70-foot Meghnath. The golden Lanka, standing at 40 feet, was a major attraction. Governor Gangwar ignited the Ravana effigy, while Minister Seth set fire to Kumbhkaran, and MLA Singh took charge of Meghnath. Maji and Mayor Khalkho lit the golden Lanka using remote controls.
Within moments, the colossal effigies were engulfed in flames, mesmerizing over 150,000 spectators who witnessed the pyrotechnics and laser light show. A special 15-minute tableau based on Ramleela was also presented, conveying the story of Lord Ram and the message of good’s victory over evil.
Governor Gangwar extended his Dussehra greetings to the residents of Jharkhand, emphasizing that good ultimately prevails over evil in every era. He expressed hopes for peace and prosperity in the state and the nation, while similar effigy burnings were held in Argoda, Tatisilwe, and Dhurwa.
