Updated October 8th, 2019 at 13:14 IST
Ravan Dahan in Jaipur: How to be a part of the celebrations
Dusshera falls on October 8, 2019, this year. Here is how you can be a part of the celebrations and catch a view of the Ravan Dahan in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
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India is a multi-cultural country. Every year we celebrate many festivals throughout the year. One such celebration is Dussehra. Dussehra symbolises the victory of good over evil.
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Dussehra will be celebrated on a large scale throughout the country today i.e on October 8, 2019. In many parts of the country, people mark the event by the burning of Ravan, a ten-headed king. Ravan gets killed by Lord Ram as he shoots an arrow at him. In many parts, Dussehra is also known as Vijayadashami. Apart from burning of the statue of Ravan,
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In parts of Rajasthan, both Durga and Lord Ram are worshipped on Dussehra. The celebrations in the state are conducted on a large-scale. The pink city, Jaipur is no different.
Dussehra processions will be taken out in the city. In addition to this, there will also be various fairs organised in different parts of Jaipur. Before the Ravan Dahan, there will also be fireworks which one can enjoy. Dussehra is an amazing spectacle in the Pink City.
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Here is a list of the biggest Ravan Dahan in Jaipur that one can be a part of:
1. Dussehra Maidan, Adarsh Nagar
This is one of the biggest places in Jaipur for Ravan Dahan. People will be able to enjoy different types of snacks and games from the stalls that will be put up in addition to the fireworks.
2. Vishwakarma Industrial Area, Vidhyadhar Nagar
The Dussehra celebrations at Vishwakarma Industrial Area is a treat for the eyes. It is jointly celebrated together by the public and several great artists.
3. Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium
Here lessons on King Ravan's virtues in life like wisdom, the truth will be told by a performer and the audience will get a glimpse into another aspect of the story.
4. Pratap Nagar near Sanganer, Jaipur
5. Rashtrapati Maidan, Shastri Nagar, Jaipur
6. Ram Leela Ground, Raja Park, Jaipur
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Published October 8th, 2019 at 10:40 IST