Skies Ablaze: Dussehra Celebrations Illuminate North India

Dussehra celebrations brilliantly lit up the skies on Thursday evening in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh, marking the traditional burning of Ravana, Meghnad, and Kumbhakarna effigies. This ritual symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Ram's legendary victory.

With large crowds gathering across various towns, including Amritsar and Panchkula, leaders, including Haryana Governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh, extended festive greetings. Governor Ghosh wished all a prosperous life under the blessings of Goddess Durga, while Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann encouraged a personal commitment to noble thoughts.

Significant security measures were implemented to ensure safe celebrations, as a massive 180-feet Ravana effigy burned in Panchkula, attended by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. Across the region, the festival resonated with its core message of moral strength and victory over adversity.