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50-Foot Tall Ravana Effigy Burnt On Dussehra In Kolkata, Tollywood Actor Dev Present

The event drew thousands of devotees on the ground to witness the annual ritual - the burning of an effigy of demon king Ravan.

The event drew thousands of devotees on the ground to witness the annual ritual - the burning of an effigy of demon king Ravan.

50-Foot-Tall Ravana Effigy Burnt On Dussehra In Kolkata

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Keeping up with the tradition of burning the tallest effigy in the city of joy during Dussehra, Salt Lake Sanskritik Sansad Committee & Sanmarg burnt a 50 feet tall Ravana and 40 feet effigies of Meghnad and Kumbhakaran at the Central Park (Salt Lake), Kolkata. (Image Source: PR Handout)
Keeping up with the tradition of burning the tallest effigy in the city of joy during Dussehra, Salt Lake Sanskritik Sansad Committee & Sanmarg burnt a 50 feet tall Ravana and 40 feet effigies of Meghnad and Kumbhakaran at the Central Park (Salt Lake), Kolkata. (Image Source: PR Handout)
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The main objective of this event was to provide a vibrant interface between the citizens and the rich culture & tradition of West Bengal by celebrating the victory of good over evil. (Image Source: PR Handout)
The main objective of this event was to provide a vibrant interface between the citizens and the rich culture & tradition of West Bengal by celebrating the victory of good over evil. (Image Source: PR Handout)
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The event was attended by Dev- Actor & Member of Parliament; Sujit Bose- Minister of State for Fire; Sabyasachi Dutta- Chairperson of Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation; Ruchika Gupta- Director of Sanmarg; Sanjay Agarwal- President of Salt Lake Sanskritik Sansad; Lalit Beriwala- Chairman of Trust Board of Salt Lake Sanskritik Sansad; Amit Poddar- Secretary of Salt Lake Sanskritik Sansad and other eminent personalities. (Image Source: PR Handout)
The event was attended by Dev- Actor & Member of Parliament; Sujit Bose- Minister of State for Fire; Sabyasachi Dutta- Chairperson of Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation; Ruchika Gupta- Director of Sanmarg; Sanjay Agarwal- President of Salt Lake Sanskritik Sansad; Lalit Beriwala- Chairman of Trust Board of Salt Lake Sanskritik Sansad; Amit Poddar- Secretary of Salt Lake Sanskritik Sansad and other eminent personalities. (Image Source: PR Handout)
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Many people observe Dussehra through special prayer meetings and food offerings to the gods at home or in temples throughout India. (Image Source: PR Handout)
Many people observe Dussehra through special prayer meetings and food offerings to the gods at home or in temples throughout India. (Image Source: PR Handout)
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They also hold outdoor fairs and large parades with effigies of the demon king Ravana, which are burnt on bonfires in the evening. Idols of goddess Durga are immersed in bodies of water. (Image Source: PR Handout)
They also hold outdoor fairs and large parades with effigies of the demon king Ravana, which are burnt on bonfires in the evening. Idols of goddess Durga are immersed in bodies of water. (Image Source: PR Handout)
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Vijaya Dashami signifies the culmination of the annual Durga Puja festival, and Ravan effigies are set ablaze nationwide to symbolize the victory of righteousness over malevolence. (Image Source: PR Handout)
Vijaya Dashami signifies the culmination of the annual Durga Puja festival, and Ravan effigies are set ablaze nationwide to symbolize the victory of righteousness over malevolence. (Image Source: PR Handout)

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