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Patna to Host Second Largest Ravana Effigy Burning at Gandhi Maidan on Vijayadashami 2026
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 06:31 PM
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Patna will witness the burning of the second largest Ravana effigy in India at Gandhi Maidan on Vijayadashami 2026, with organizers announcing new traffic routes and extensive preparations.
Vijayadashami, the festival that marks the triumph of good over evil, will see a grand spectacle in Patna on October 24, 2026. The city’s authorities have announced that the effigy of Ravana to be burned will be the second largest in the country, a claim that has drawn attention from across the state.
The event is scheduled to take place at Gandhi Maidan, a prominent open space in the heart of Patna. Organisers have confirmed that the effigy will be constructed to a massive scale, surpassing many of the traditional displays seen in other cities.
In preparation for the ceremony, the Patna Municipal Corporation has altered traffic routes around Gandhi Maidan to accommodate the expected influx of visitors. Additional security measures, crowd control barriers, and emergency medical teams are also being deployed.
While the exact dimensions of the effigy have not been disclosed, the organisers have highlighted that it will be the second largest in India, following the record set in the previous year in a neighboring state.
The burning ceremony is expected to attract thousands of devotees and tourists, making it one of the most significant cultural events in Bihar for the year.
The event is scheduled to take place at Gandhi Maidan, a prominent open space in the heart of Patna. Organisers have confirmed that the effigy will be constructed to a massive scale, surpassing many of the traditional displays seen in other cities.
In preparation for the ceremony, the Patna Municipal Corporation has altered traffic routes around Gandhi Maidan to accommodate the expected influx of visitors. Additional security measures, crowd control barriers, and emergency medical teams are also being deployed.
While the exact dimensions of the effigy have not been disclosed, the organisers have highlighted that it will be the second largest in India, following the record set in the previous year in a neighboring state.
The burning ceremony is expected to attract thousands of devotees and tourists, making it one of the most significant cultural events in Bihar for the year.