PHOTOS: A Glimpse Of Ravan Dahan Celebration In Pune
By: Staff Reporter | October 25, 2023
Ravan Dahan at Pune Lokmanya Festival on the Occasion of Vijayadashmi
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Ravan Dahan, also known as the burning of Ravan effigy, is a traditional event in India that is typically associated with the festival of Dussehra (Vijayadashami).
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It involves the burning of a large effigy representing the demon king Ravana, who is a central character in the Hindu epic Ramayana.
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Ravan is often depicted as a symbol of evil, and his defeat by Lord Rama, as described in the Ramayana, is celebrated as a victory of good over evil.
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The effigy is usually stuffed with firecrackers, and the event culminates in the symbolic burning of Ravan, signifying the triumph of righteousness and the vanquishing of evil forces.
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In a symbolic Ravan Dahan, the effigy of corruption and atrocities on women was burnt.