70-Foot Ravana and 65-Foot Kumbhakarna and Meghnad Effigies to Be Burnt at Grand Dussehra Mahotsav Today
Procession to Begin at 3 PM, Ravana Dahan at 6 PM; Sanjay Tandon and Bhajan Samrat Kanhaiya Mittal to Grace the Occasion
Chandigarh 19 October : The fifth Ramlila and Dussehra Mahotsav-2026, organised by Divya Ramayana Yuva Kala Manch at the Sabzi Mandi Ground in Sector 49-B, Chandigarh, concluded its final day of performances with powerful portrayals of significant episodes from the Ramayana. The dialogues between Ravana and Kumbhakarna, Kumbhakarna and Vibhishana, along with scenes featuring Meghnad, captivated the audience. Through their compelling performances, the artistes brought to life Ravana’s arrogance, Kumbhakarna’s loyalty to his brother and Vibhishana’s unwavering commitment to righteousness. The episodes conveyed the timeless message of truth, virtue and the ultimate triumph of good over evil. The organising committee will host a grand Dussehra Mahotsav on today, featuring the burning of a 70-foot-tall effigy of Ravana and 65-foot-tall effigies of Kumbhakarna and Meghnad. Green firecrackers and spectacular fireworks will be among the major attractions of the celebrations. The procession will commence at 3 PM from Progressive Society Temple in Sector 50, while the much-awaited Ravana Dahan is scheduled for 6 PM.
Sanjay Tandon will attend the event as the chief guest, while renowned devotional singer Bhajan Samrat Kanhaiya Mittal will be the special guest. Other prominent personalities expected to attend include Arun Sood, IAS officer Pradhuman and IPS officer Anurag Dar. The upcoming celebrations have generated considerable excitement across the tricity, with entry passes witnessing strong demand. The organising committee has appealed to those unable to secure passes to watch the Ravana Dahan from the public viewing gallery. Special seating arrangements have also been made to ensure a comfortable experience for spectators. The Ramlila featured Sumit Sethi as Lord Shri Ram, Shubra Singh as Mata Sita, Ashish Rautela as Lakshman and Prashant as Lord Hanuman. Ashwini Sharma, who portrayed Ravana, serves as an Assistant Sub-Inspector with Chandigarh Police and has also appeared in films and Punjabi television serials. The organising committee expressed its gratitude to the audience, supporters and well-wishers for their continued encouragement and cooperation. It invited residents to attend the Dussehra Mahotsav with their families and urged everyone to embrace the ideals of Lord Shri Ram in their daily lives. The celebrations are expected to bring together devotees and residents from across the tricity to mark the victory of good over evil and celebrate the enduring values of the Ramayana.

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