Dussehra Celebrated with Grandeur in Ranchi and Ramgarh, Thousands Witness Ravana Dahan

Brief By Newsbrief / 11:09 AM on 21 Oct 2026

Ranchi/Ramgarh: Dussehra was celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm across Ranchi and Ramgarh in Jharkhand, with thousands of people gathering to witness traditional Ravana Dahan ceremonies.

At Argora Ground in Ranchi, Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar pressed a remote-control button to set fire to a 55-foot effigy of Ravana and 50-foot effigies of Kumbhakarna and Meghnad. The event attracted a large crowd, with fireworks adding to the festive atmosphere.

Addressing the gathering, the Governor extended Dussehra greetings and described Vijayadashami as a symbol of the victory of good over evil. He also expressed his wishes for Jharkhand’s progress and a distinct identity for the state nationally. Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, Ranchi Mayor Roshni Khalkho and Hatia MLA Naveen Jaiswal were among those present.

In Ramgarh, giant effigies were burned at Sidhu-Kanhu Ground and Cantonment Ground. The Sidhu-Kanhu Ground featured an 80-foot Ravana and 75-foot effigies of Meghnad and Kumbhakarna. Hazaribagh MP Manish Jaiswal, Giridih MP Chandra Prakash Choudhary and Barkagaon MLA Roshan Lal Choudhary attended the celebrations. Crowds cheered as the effigies went up in flames, marking the festive occasion.

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