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Kanpur Ignites Ravana Effigy in Grand Vijay Dashmi Celebration
21 Oct
Summary
- Kanpur celebrated Vijay Dashmi with grand effigy burning and fireworks.
- Parade Ram Lila marked its 150th anniversary with special events.
- Traffic diversions were imposed around major Ram Lila venues.
Kanpur was immersed in religious fervor as it celebrated Vijay Dashmi on Tuesday. Ram Lila grounds across the city hosted lively enactments of the battle between Lord Shri Ram and the demon king Ravana.
The city's oldest Ram Lila society, Parade Ram Lila, commemorated its 150th anniversary with unique festivities. A spectacular highlight was the burning of a towering 90-foot effigy of Ravana, followed by a captivating laser show that projected images of deities against devotional music.
Similar vibrant celebrations, including effigy burnings and firework displays, took place at various Ram Lila venues throughout Kanpur. These events attracted significant crowds, prompting traffic police to implement diversions around key celebration sites to ensure smooth crowd management.
