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Rain Dampens Ravana Effigies in Harda and Mandsaur During Dussehra
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 04:01 AM
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Heavy rain soaked the Ravana effigies being burned in Harda and Mandsaur, disrupting Dussehra celebrations in the two Madhya Pradesh districts.
Heavy showers on Monday draped the traditional Ravana effigies in the districts of Harda and Mandsaur, hindering the climax of Dussehra festivities. The effigies, prepared for the customary torching ceremony, were drenched just as crowds gathered to witness the symbolic victory of good over evil.
Local officials confirmed that despite the rain, the burning was carried out after a brief delay, with fire crews taking extra precautions to keep the flames alive. Residents described the scene as a mix of reverence and surprise, noting that the rain added an unusual ambience to the ritual.
The weather disruption was limited to these two districts; other cities across Madhya Pradesh reported successful burnings without interruption. Authorities urged participants to stay safe and avoid standing too close to the wet pyres.
The incident underscores how seasonal monsoon patterns can intersect with major cultural events, prompting organizers to adapt quickly to unpredictable conditions.
Local officials confirmed that despite the rain, the burning was carried out after a brief delay, with fire crews taking extra precautions to keep the flames alive. Residents described the scene as a mix of reverence and surprise, noting that the rain added an unusual ambience to the ritual.
The weather disruption was limited to these two districts; other cities across Madhya Pradesh reported successful burnings without interruption. Authorities urged participants to stay safe and avoid standing too close to the wet pyres.
The incident underscores how seasonal monsoon patterns can intersect with major cultural events, prompting organizers to adapt quickly to unpredictable conditions.