Archive · 3 Oct 2025
65-Foot Ravana Effigy Burnt in Dussehra Celebration
Every year in Waluj, a large effigy of Ravana is burned to celebrate Dussehra.
This year, the effigy was 65 feet tall.
It's a way of showing the victory of good over bad.
Local leaders lit the fire, and people cheered and celebrated with sweets and fireworks.
The event is organized by Ram Janki Pratisthan and has been happening for 30 years.
A 65-foot effigy of Ravana was burned in Waluj.
The event was held on the occasion of Dussehra.
The burning of the effigy symbolizes the victory of good over evil.
Former union minister and state minister participated in the event.
Ram Janki Pratisthan has organized the event for 30 years.
- Who
- Former Union Minister and MP Dr Bhagwat Karad, State Social Justice Minister Sanjay Shirsat
- What
- Burnt a 65-foot Ravana effigy
- When
- Dussehra, Thursday evening
- Where
- Waluj, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
- Why
- To commemorate the victory of good over evil
- Event
- Ravan Dahan
- Location
- Waluj, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
- Effigy Height
- 65 feet
- Organizer
- Ram Janki Pratisthan
- Duration
- 30 years
- Key Participants
- Dr Bhagwat Karad, Sanjay Shirsat