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Burning of effigies of Ravana, others banned in Ayodhya

Artisans from many states have already prepared the effigies. (Sourced)
Published on Sep 30, 2025 03:10 AM IST

Just Like That | Ravana: Villain, tragic hero, or a mirror of human pride?

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An effigy of Ravana goes up in flames marking the end of Dussehra. (HT File Photo)
Updated on Sep 28, 2025 04:50 PM IST

When is Dussehra, October 1 or October 2? Check correct date for Dussehra 2025

Dussehra is a celebration of righteousness and the victory of good over evil.
Updated on Sep 30, 2025 08:26 AM IST

Ravana Hoon Main: The tale of the Demon King and its creators

Effigy of demon King Ravana at Ramlila ground
Published on Sep 27, 2025 09:04 PM IST

Old Delhi’s Ramlila: Poonam Pandey to play Mandodari, Arya Babbar will be Ravana

Arya Babbar will be portraying Ravana and Poonam Pandey will enact the part of Mandodari, at Old Delhi's Luv Kush Ramlila.
Published on Sep 22, 2025 11:09 AM IST

Kejriwal accuses BJP of being in ‘love with Ravana’ amid ‘deer’ remark row

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal addresses a press conference after BJP released its second manifesto.
Updated on Jan 21, 2025 06:39 PM IST

Yash finally confirms he is playing Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana

Yash talked about his role in Ramayana.
Published on Oct 22, 2024 08:48 PM IST

Massive mushroom-shaped cloud erupts as Ravan effigy explodes at Dussehra event

An effigy of Ravan exploded during Dussehra, sparking viral comparisons to a nuclear test.
Published on Oct 15, 2024 04:29 PM IST

Don No 1: Ravana jhukega nahi!

Ravan Effigy at Titarpur, West Delhi at Mahendra and Subhash Rawan vala Photo: Anurag Mehra
Updated on Oct 13, 2024 11:01 AM IST

Ravan's death is mourned in UP's Bisrakh village, Dussehra is not a festival

Usually effigies of Ravana, Meghnath and Kumbkaran are burnt on Dussehra
Published on Oct 12, 2024 10:45 AM IST

Delhi unveils 211-foot Ravan effigy, claimed to be India’s tallest, for Dussehra

Ahead of Dussehra, Sri Ram Lila Society unveiled India's tallest Ravan effigy, standing 211 feet in Dwarka. (Representative image)
Published on Oct 11, 2024 11:28 AM IST

Dussehra 2024: Is Vijayadashmi on October 12 or 13? Know correct date, muhurat

Dussehra 2024: Effigies of Ravana, Meghnath and Kumbkaran being put up by Shree Dharmik Ramleela Committee ,for burning on the eve of Dussehra festival.
Updated on Oct 12, 2024 10:40 AM IST

Ramlila 2024 @ Old Delhi: Film and TV actors bring star power to stage

Behind the scenes, the actors share a laugh as they unwind during the dress rehearsals at Lav Kush Ramlila in Old Delhi.
Updated on Oct 04, 2024 07:20 PM IST

Nikitin Dheer responds to backlash over his Ravana tattoo

Nikitin Dheer on his Ravan tattoo
Published on Aug 23, 2024 05:26 PM IST

Ashutosh Rana returns to Delhi stage: I last performed at Kamani in 1994

Actor Ashutosh Rana has returned to theatre and is performing in Delhi after three decades.
Updated on Jan 27, 2024 03:39 AM IST

Karnataka Congress unit holds massive protest against Assam CM in Bengaluru

Karnataka Congress unit holds massive protest against Assam CM in Bengaluru
Published on Jan 23, 2024 11:36 PM IST

PM prays at Ram Setu ahead of Ayodhya visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Arichal Munai in Dhanushkodi on Sunday. (ANI)
Updated on Jan 22, 2024 10:44 AM IST

Dazzling Dussehra delights Chandigarh tricity

An effigy of Ravana goes up in flames during Dussehra celebrations at Parade Ground in Sector 17, Chandigarh, on Tuesday. (Keshav Singh/HT)
Updated on Oct 25, 2023 07:18 AM IST

Ban vs Bomb: Effigy makers create verses for Ravana's ‘mukti’ from evil

Ravana effigies reads “Bomb pataakhe ka ban hatvao, mujhe mukti dilwao.”
Published on Oct 24, 2023 06:28 PM IST

#Dussehra2023: At 110ft, Old Delhi’s Ravana set to be the tallest of them all!

Old Delhi is reclaiming its first spot as a 110ft high Ravana is set-up at the Shri Ram Lila Committee’s Ramlila. (Photo for representational purposes only)
Published on Oct 24, 2023 04:00 PM IST

#Dussehra2023: Delhiites take up heritage walks to celebrate the festival

This Dussehra, Delhiites take to walks to celebrate good over evil.
Updated on Oct 24, 2023 03:43 PM IST

Dusshera 2023: Can you spot the Ravana with one head in this brain teaser?

Can you solve this Dusshera special brain teaser?
Published on Oct 24, 2023 09:17 AM IST

Female artistes play key roles in ‘Ram ki Shakti Puja’

A Durga puja pandal in Varanasi. (Rajesh Kumar/ht)
Updated on Oct 23, 2023 06:32 AM IST

For Ramlila actors, the impact goes beyond stage

Anil Mishra dressed as Ravan for the Ramleela act organised by Vijayshree Club in Ludhiana. (HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 23, 2023 05:44 AM IST

In poster war, PM Modi depicted as Adani puppet; Cong protests against BJP

Congress-BJP poster war continues on social media.
Published on Oct 06, 2023 05:59 PM IST

On Kharge's Ravan jibe, Renuka Chowdhury says, ‘Modi compared me to Surpanakha’

Renuka Chowdhury on Tuesday recalled the 2018 incident in the Rajya Sabha and asked where the media was when PM Modi had compared her to Surpanakha.
Updated on Nov 30, 2022 08:43 AM IST

Prabhas performs Ravana dahan in Delhi, fans say: 'Spitting image of Lord Ram'

Prabhas at Delhi's Luv Kush ramlila on Dussehra.
Published on Oct 05, 2022 09:58 PM IST

Ravana effigies light up skies as Dussehra celebrations spread cheer | In Pics

People watch the burning of an effigy of demon Ravana during the Dussehra at Shri Dharmik Leela Committee, Red Fort Ground, in New Delhi. 
Updated on Oct 05, 2022 09:23 PM IST

Dussehra 2022: Dos and don'ts for Ravan Dahan on Vijayadashami

Effigies of Ravana, Kumbhkaran and Meghnath installed at Red Fort ground on the eve of Dussehra festival in New Delhi.
Updated on Oct 05, 2022 01:31 PM IST