With the burning of the effigies, spectacular fireworks lit up the sky and captivated the crowds.
"The special effects were too good, especially the fire coming out of Ravan's mouth," said an ecstatic 14-year-old Shaan Dogra watching the spectacle organised by the Lav-Kush Ramlila Committee.
"Special effects were an integral part of the ceremony this year. The effigies emitted fire from the mouth and their ornaments changed colours as they were set on fire," said Lav-Kush Ramlila Committee secretary Arjun Kumar.