Let us tell you, this year Dussehra is on 12th October, but since Dashami Tithi lasts for two days, this festival will be celebrated till 13th October. Let us know at which places Ravana Dahan will take place in Delhi, Noida, Ayodhya, Chitrakoot Stadium, Patna, Lucknow and other cities. (All representative all photos from- wikimedia common)
Ravana Dahan time
Most auspicious time to burn effigy of Ravana 5:53 pm to 7:27 pm Will remain between. In Hindu tradition, this period, known as Pradosh Kaal, is considered extremely auspicious and Ravana Dahan can be performed anytime from sunset till two and a half hours after that.
shastra puja time
Shastra Puja has special significance on the day of Dussehra, because it is a symbol of victory. This puja is performed throughout India during an auspicious time, known as Vijay Muhurta. The most favorable time for Shastra Puja in the year 2024 will be from 2:02 pm to 2:48 pm, which will last for a total of 46 minutes.
Where will Ravana Dahan take place in Delhi?
India’s most spectacular Dussehra celebrations are organized in the capital Delhi, in which large effigies of Ravana, Meghnath and Kumbhkaran are burnt at these places.
Red Fort Ground – Dussehra is organized on the Red Fort grounds on the largest scale in India. Thousands of people come to see it.
Ramlila Maidan – Preparations for Ravana Dahan here on Dussehra are almost complete. Here too, every year thousands of people gather to see Ravana Dahan. Along with this, you can also see Ravana Dahan at Shri Ram Bharatiya Kala Kendra Theater Lawn, Dwarka Shri Ramlila Society, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Where will Ravana Dahan take place in Noida?
If you live in or around Noida, then let us tell you that Ravana Dahan is organized on a large scale here too. You can go to Noida Stadium to watch Ravana Dahan. Along with this, Dussehra is also organized on a large scale in Noida Sector 62 Ramlila Maidan.
Ravan Dahan in Ayodhya, Patna, Lucknow and other cities
In Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram, the festival has even greater significance, and the city witnesses grand Ramlilas and spiritual programmes. Here you can see Ravana Dahan at Ram Katha Park and Ram Ki Paidi. You can see Ravana Dahan at Gandhi Maidan in Patna.
Ravana Dahan can be seen at Aishbagh Ramleela Maidan and Jankipuram Ramleela Maidan in Lucknow. In Kolkata city, famous for its Durga Puja, Ravana Dahan will also take place at various places like Salt Lake Stadium. You can see Ravana Dahan in Adarsh Nagar Ramlila Maidan and Jaipur Exhibition Ground in Jaipur.