Ravana Effigies Go Up In Flames As Devotees Celebrate Dussehra With Fervour Across India — SEE PICS

Before performing 'Ravana Dehana', PM Modi said that the burning of effigies should symbolise more than just a ritual, it should signify the eradication of societal ills that threaten mutual harmony.

Visuals from across the nation as people celebrated Vijayadashami on Tuesday

Vijayadashmi was celebrated on Tuesday across the country with different rituals and activities to mark the triumph of good over evil. Huge effigies of demon king Ravana, his son Meghnad, and brother Kumbhakarna went up in flames at various grounds across the country in celebrations attended by common people as well as political leaders. (Image Source: PTI)

President Droupadi Murmu attended Dussehra celebrations at Delhi's Red Fort. The President shot a fire arrow at the effigies and set them on fire to symbolise the win of good over evil. (Image Source: PTI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended an event in Dwarka and called upon people to eradicate forces that are trying to divide the country with casteism and regionalism. He said that Dussehra should also mark the burning of ideologies that are not about India's development but about fulfilling selfish interests. (Image Source: PTI)

Aristes playing the roles of Lord Ram, Laxman, and Goddess Sita were seen across the nation torching the effigies up in flames. The chants of 'Jai Shree Ram' echoed a number of grounds in the nation. (Image Source: PTI)

Hundreds of people gathered at Patna's Gandhi Maidan to watch the burning of demon king Ravana during Dussehra celebrations on Tuesday. People also witnessed a firecracker show at Gandhi Maidan. (Image Source: PTI)

President Murmu also applied Vijay Tilak on the forehead of the artistes playing the roles of Lord Ram, and Laxman. (Image Source: X/@rashtrapatibhvn)

Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi attended Dussehra celebrations at an event hosted by the Nav Shri Dharmik Leela Committee. Amid chants of 'Jai Shri Ram', Gandhi was gifted a copy of the Ramayana at the event. (Image Source: PTI)

Effigies of Ravana, Kumbhkaran and Meghnad installed to be burnt in front of the Red Fort, in New Delhi, Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. (Image Source: PTI)

Demon king Ravana stuffed with firecrackers burns during Dussehra celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. (Image Source: PTI)