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Dusssehra Live Updates: Dussehra, also called Vijay Dashmi, is celebrated as the day when Lord Ram killed the demon king Ravan. The day falls on the 10th day of the Shukla paksha (bright half of the lunar month) of Ashwin.

On this day, the Ravan effigies across India are burnt to mark the triumph of good over evil. It holds immense cultural and religious significance. The festival also marks the conclusion of Navratri, when the nation worships nine manifestations of Goddess Durga

In Delhi, rainfall dampened the Vijay Dashmi festivities at multiple events and pandals. The effigies were soaked in rainwater, thereby melting before even being set ablaze.

In Mumbai, the Dussehra rallies are also considered a major political event where Shiv Sena shows its strength. As this year's Dussehra festival is the last one before the upcoming local body polls, it has acquired the central stage for political parties, including both the Shiv Senas, NCP, BJP and Raj Thackeray's MNS.

  1. 11:18 PM, 02 Oct 2025

    Dussehra Live Updates: 55 Ft Half-Burnt Ravan Effigy Collapses in Delhi's Satpula Park

    A 55-ft tall effigy of Ravan, along with that of Kumbhkaran and Meghnad, at Ravan Dahan in Satpula Park collapsed soon after it was burnt. Children were seen rushing to collect firecrackers from the partially burnt effigies.,

  2. 10:13 PM, 02 Oct 2025

    Dussehra Live Updates: Ravan Dahan performed in Karnataka's Bidar

    Amid celebrations across India, Ravan effigy was also burnt in Karnataka's Bidar with hundreds of people thronging the site to witness the mesmerising view.,

  3. 09:48 PM, 02 Oct 2025

    Mangaluru Dasara festival concludes

    The Mangaluru Dasara Shobha Yatra commenced at the Kudroli Sri Gokarnanath Temple, bringing the 11-day long festivities to a colorful conclusion.,

  4. 09:24 PM, 02 Oct 2025

    Dussehra Live Update: Ravan effigy burnt in Ghaziabad

    A Ravan effigy was burnt in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad as part of Dussehra celebrations. Earlier in the day, rain dampened the Dussehra festivities.,

  5. 09:13 PM, 02 Oct 2025

    Dussehra Live Updates: Ravan Dahan performed in Rajkot

    Ravan Dahan performed in Gujarat's Rajkot with fireworks as part of Dussehra celebrations. ,

  6. 09:02 PM, 02 Oct 2025

    Dussehra Live: Ravan effigy burnt in Haridwar

    An effigy of Ravan was burnt in Uttarakhand's Hariwar as part of Vijay Dashmi celebrations.,

  7. 08:58 PM, 02 Oct 2025

    Dussehra Live Updates: 60-Foot Ravan Effigy Set Ablaze At Kolkata's Salt Lake Central Park On Vijayadashami

    A 60-foot effigy of Ravan was set ablaze at Salt Lake Central Park in Kolkata as a part of Dussehra celebrations. ,

  8. 08:49 PM, 02 Oct 2025

    Dussehra Live Updates: Shri Dharmic Leela Committee Hosts Grand Vijayadashami Celebrations At Red Fort

    The historic Red Fort's ground lit up again in grandeur on Thursday as the Shri Dharmic Leela Committee hosted one of the capital’s most iconic Ravan Dahan events. ,

  9. 08:43 PM, 02 Oct 2025

    Dussehra Live Updates: Ravan Dahan Performed In Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal

    As a part of Dussehra celebrations, the effigy of Ravan was burned in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal on Thursday. ,

  10. 08:34 PM, 02 Oct 2025

    Dussehra Live Updates: Ravan Dahan Performed In Sambalpur In Presence Of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

    Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attended the Ravan Dahan event in Sambalpur, marking the symbolic burning of the Ravan effigy as a part of Dussehra celebrations. 

  11. 08:26 PM, 02 Oct 2025

    Ravan Dahan performed at Delhi's Geeta Colony

    As part of the Dussehra festivities, a Ravan effigy was set ablaze in a traditional way at Delhi's geeta Colony. ,

  12. 08:17 PM, 02 Oct 2025

    Royal procession, sword-worshipping in Satara during Dussehra celebrations

    The traditional Vijayadashami border-crossing ceremony was held in Maharashtra's Satara. MP Chhatrapati Udayanraje Bhosale worshipped the Bhavani sword, which was accorded a state honor, during the celebrations. A royal procession with dhol-tasha players passed through Rajwada and Powai Naka to Shivtirtha, attended by officials and citizens,

  13. 08:14 PM, 02 Oct 2025

    Nitin Gadkari attends Dussehra festivities in Nagpur

    Union Minister Nitin Gadkari participated in a Dussehra event at Nagpur's Kasturichand Park.,

  14. 08:12 PM, 02 Oct 2025

    Visuals of vibrant Dussehra event in UP's Amroha

    Visuals from Uttar Pradesh's Amroha, where the Ravan effigy was burnt as part of Dussehra event.,

  15. 08:06 PM, 02 Oct 2025

    Arrow Sets Ravan effigy ablaze in Indore

    The Ramleela Ram shoots Ravan effigy with a bow and arrow, marking triumph of good over evil in MP's Indore.   ,

  16. 08:04 PM, 02 Oct 2025

    Firecrackers illuminate sky in Chandigarh Dussehra event

    Ravan, Meghnad and Kumbhkaran effigies burnt in Chandigarh as part of the Dussehra celebrations.,

  17. 07:57 PM, 02 Oct 2025

    Delhi CM Rekha Gupta shoots arrow at Ravan effigy

    Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attended the Dussehra event at PU Block Ramlila Ground in Delhi's Pitampura. She shot an arrow at the Ravan effigy marking the dahan process.,

  18. 07:52 PM, 02 Oct 2025

    Ravan effigy burnt in Gurugram

    Ravan Dahan coincluded in Gurugram, marking the end of Ramleela.

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  19. 07:48 PM, 02 Oct 2025

    President Droupadi Murmu attends Dussehra event at Red Fort

    President Droupadi Murmu participated in the Dussehra festival program at the Red Fort in New Delhi. During the event, the President said that when the demon of terrorism strikes at humanity, it becomes imperative to suppress it. She described the Indian Army's 'Operation Sindoor' as a symbol of humanity's victory over the Ravana of terrorism.,

  20. 07:44 PM, 02 Oct 2025

    Ravan effigy burnt in Jammu

    Ravan effigy burnt during Dussehra celebrations at Parade ground in Jammu.  ,

  21. 07:41 PM, 02 Oct 2025

    Uddhav Thackeray Demands Farm Loan Waiver From Dussehra rally

    At Shiv Sena (UBT) Dussehra rally in Mumbai, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray sought loan waiver for rain-hit Maharashtra farmers, Rs 50,000 aid per hectare. 

    He lashed out at the BJP, saying, there is no link between BJP and good governance. He added, "Fighting for rights and justice is becoming an act of treason in the country."

  22. 07:39 PM, 02 Oct 2025

    Ravan burnt in Ranchi

    The effigies of Ravan, son Meghnad and brother Kumbhakarna burnt during Dussehra celebration at Morabadi ground in Ranchi. Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren was also present at the event.