Bhopal. Vijayadashami festival, symbolizing the victory of good over evil, was celebrated with enthusiasm and gaiety across the city on Tuesday. On the occasion of Dussehra, effigies of Ravana, his brother Kumbhakarna and son Meghnad were burnt at various places. After Ravana Dahan, grand processions were taken out and the victory of Lord Shri Ram was celebrated with spectacular fireworks. During this period, the organization of Kolar Hindu Utsav Committee was the center of special attraction, where a 105 feet high effigy of Ravana was burnt. The committee is celebrating its 24th year of organizing this year, while the 15 year old tradition of burning the 105 feet high effigy of Ravana was also maintained.
105 feet high Ravana becomes the center of attraction
During the Dussehra festival, the 105 feet high effigy of Ravana prepared by the Kolar Hindu Utsav Committee was a special attraction.
According to the committee, it was the tallest Ravana effigy in the city. Along with this, effigies of Kumbhakarna and Meghnad were also made.
During Ravana Dahan, the message of victory of good over evil was given by burning all three effigies.
The huge size effigy made the event special. The fireworks accompanying the burning of Ravana added to the grandeur of the celebration.
The event organized in Kolar region once again highlighted the traditional festive culture of Dussehra.
Kolar’s Dussehra festival reaches 24th year
Kolar Hindu Utsav Committee is celebrating its 24th year of organizing Dussehra this year.
The fact that the festival has been organized for so many consecutive years shows the tradition and cultural importance of this festival in the region.
The committee has been burning the 105 feet high effigy of Ravana for the last 15 years.
This year too, continuing the same tradition, effigies of Kumbhakarna and Meghnad were burnt along with Vishal Ravana.
The specialty of this event is not only the height of the effigies but also maintaining the traditional form of Dussehra.
Ravan Dahan took place across the city
On Tuesday, on the occasion of Dussehra festival, Ravana Dahan programs were organized at various places in the city.
Along with Ravana, the effigies of his brother Kumbhakarna and son Meghnad were also burnt.
Burning of effigies of these three characters on Vijayadashami is an important part of the tradition related to Ramayana.
This event is organized to commemorate the victory of Lord Shri Ram over Ravana.
According to religious beliefs, Vijayadashami symbolizes the victory of truth, religion and justice.
Through Ravana Dahan, the message is given to the society to stay away from ego, injustice and evil.
The sky lit up with fireworks
After Ravana Dahan, spectacular fireworks were done in the city.
Fireworks made the atmosphere of Dussehra festival more grand.
Burning of effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnad amidst colorful lights was a major part of the event.
The tradition of fireworks on the occasion of Dussehra has been followed for a long time at various places.
Such events along with religious festivals also become a medium to express collective happiness.
However, detailed details of the duration of fireworks and other arrangements at the events organized this year are not available.
Grand procession taken out after Ravana Dahan
During the Dussehra festival, grand processions were also taken out after burning the effigy.
The festival of Vijayadashami was celebrated collectively through these processions.
There is a tradition of processions and religious processions on Dussehra in different parts of the country.
In such events, along with religious faith, a glimpse of cultural heritage is also visible.
This year, the processions held in the city further broadened the festive nature of Dussehra festival.
However, official information regarding the scheduled route of the processions and the number of people participating in them is not available.
Dussehra is a symbol of the victory of Lord Shri Ram.
Vijayadashami is included in the major festivals of Hindu religion.
According to the story of Ramayana, Lord Shri Ram had established the victory of religion and truth by killing King Ravana of Lanka.
In this memory, the effigy of Ravana is burnt on the occasion of Dussehra.
Ravana is considered a symbol of arrogance and lawlessness, while Lord Shri Ram is seen as an ideal of dignity, religion and justice.
The message of this festival is that no matter how powerful evil is, ultimately truth and goodness triumph.
Effigies of Kumbhakarna and Meghnad were also burnt.
Kolar Hindu Utsav Committee also burnt the effigies of Kumbhakarna and Meghnad along with Ravana.
In the story of Ramayana, Kumbhakarna was Ravana’s brother and Meghnad was his son.
All three characters are related to the Lankan War.
Burning of their effigies on Dussehra is a part of religious tradition.
The height and structure of the effigies of these characters varies at different places.
The major attraction of the event was the burning of the 105 feet tall effigy of Ravana along with two other effigies in Kolar.
Initiative to preserve cultural traditions
The organization of Dussehra festival by Kolar Hindu Utsav Committee for 24 consecutive years is an example of preservation of cultural traditions.
The committee has also maintained the tradition of burning the effigy of Vishal Ravana for 15 years.
Through such events, the new generation gets an opportunity to become familiar with the cultural significance of religious stories and festivals.
Dussehra is not only a religious event but also an occasion for mass celebration and social bonding.
Such events provide an opportunity for people to come together and stay connected to their traditions.
Message of victory of good over evil
The most important message of Vijayadashami festival is the victory of good over evil.
Through Ravana Dahan, inspiration is given to give up tendencies like ego, anger, injustice and unrighteousness.
Ideal truths and duties related to the life of Lord Shri Ram
