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IN PHOTOS: Dussehra celebrations kick off as effigies burn in Jabalpur
Updated On: 01 October, 2025 10:55 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
Large effigies of Ravana, his brother Kumbhakarna, and his son Meghnada were set ablaze in Madhya Pradesh`s Jabalpur on Wednesday night as part of the ‘Punjabi Dussehra’ celebration, marking the beginning of festive events across the country. Pics/PTI
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Large effigies of Ravana, his brother Kumbhakarna, and his son Meghnada were set ablaze in Madhya Pradesh`s Jabalpur on Wednesday night as part of the ‘Punjabi Dussehra’ celebration, marking the beginning of festive events across the country. Pics/PTI
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Effigies of demon king Ravana were on Wednesday burnt as part of the ‘Punjabi Dussehra’ celebration in Jabalpur
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Punjabi Dussehra is usually celebrated a day before the main Dussehra festival
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Meanwhile, as Dussehra approaches on Thursday (2nd October), preparations were seen underway in many cities
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In Jabalpur, a Punjabi Dussehra event was marked by colourful fireworks and traditional cultural performances on Wednesday night
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The festival marks Lord Rama’s triumph over Ravana, symbolising the win of truth and virtue over arrogance and evil
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In many parts of India, it is common to burn large effigies of Ravana, Meghnada, and Kumbhakarna in open grounds, with fireworks and large crowds
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