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India explodes into Dussehra celebrations, Ravana effigies burnt

New Delhi/Mumbai/Jaiur/Lucknow, Oct 24: A nation groaning under pricerise and corruption celebrated Dussehra, the festivity of victory of good over evil, across India today by burning the effigies of Ravana, his brother Kumbhkarana and son

India TV News Desk Published : Oct 24, 2012 19:44 IST, Updated : Oct 24, 2012 20:53 IST




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.

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