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Religion
Dussehra Celebrations in Mohali Feature Ravana Burning and Live Musical Performances
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 01:31 AM
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Mohali marked Dussehra with a public burning of a Ravana effigy accompanied by performances from local singers, drawing a sizable crowd to the city’s main grounds.
The city of Mohali in Punjab observed Dussehra on Saturday with a well‑organized public ceremony. Officials set up a large stage at the municipal ground where an effigy of the mythological demon king Ravana was erected and later set alight in the evening, following traditional rituals.
A lineup of regional singers performed devotional and folk songs throughout the event, creating a festive atmosphere that resonated with the gathered spectators. The musical program was interspersed with brief cultural presentations that highlighted the victory of good over evil, a core theme of the festival.
Local authorities reported that the crowd remained orderly, and security measures were in place to manage the flow of attendees. The celebration concluded with the effigy’s flames fully consuming the structure, marking the symbolic end of Ravana’s reign and the triumph of righteousness.
Organisers emphasized that the event aimed to preserve cultural heritage while providing a safe, community‑focused space for families to partake in the festivities.
A lineup of regional singers performed devotional and folk songs throughout the event, creating a festive atmosphere that resonated with the gathered spectators. The musical program was interspersed with brief cultural presentations that highlighted the victory of good over evil, a core theme of the festival.
Local authorities reported that the crowd remained orderly, and security measures were in place to manage the flow of attendees. The celebration concluded with the effigy’s flames fully consuming the structure, marking the symbolic end of Ravana’s reign and the triumph of righteousness.
Organisers emphasized that the event aimed to preserve cultural heritage while providing a safe, community‑focused space for families to partake in the festivities.