Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Dussehra Celebrations Planned Across Chandigarh and Panchkula
Dussehra celebrations are happening in Chandigarh and Panchkula!
In Panchkula, they're burning a giant 180-foot tall Ravana effigy.
In Chandigarh, there will be events in different sectors, including Sector 17, which has a long history of Ramleela performances.
The Sector 17 event will feature younger performers.
The Sector 46 Ravana effigy is 101 feet high.
The Sector 17 event is expected to draw a large crowd.
The effigy in Panchkula is made by Usmaan Qureshi with the help of his team.
Panchkula will host a 180-foot tall Ravana effigy costing Rs 25 lakh.
Chandigarh will have several Dussehra events, including those in Sectors 17 and 46.
Effigies of Kumbhkaran and Meghnad will accompany the Ravana effigy in Panchkula.
The Shree Ramleela Committee in Sector 17 has organized Ramleela since 1953.
The Sector 46 Ravana effigy is the highest in Chandigarh at 101 feet.
- Who
- Various organizers
- What
- Dussehra celebrations including effigy burning
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Chandigarh and Panchkula
- Why
- To celebrate Dussehra
Traditional Celebrations
Modern Adaptations
Innovation in Performance
Traditional Celebrations
Focus on presenting the divine leelas of Lord Rama traditionally
Modern Adaptations
Incorporating younger performers
- Event
- Dussehra
- Location
- Chandigarh, Panchkula
- Tallest Effigy
- 180 feet (Panchkula)
- Effigy Cost
- Rs 25 lakh (Panchkula)
- Key Locations
- Sectors 17, 46 (Chandigarh)
- Sector 46 Effigy Height
- 101 feet (Chandigarh)
- Sector 17 Event
- Organized since 1953
- Sector 17 Chief Guest
- MP Kartikeya Sharma
