This time the festival of Vijayadashami will be celebrated on 12 October. This festival, a symbol of the victory of truth over untruth, is celebrated with great pomp and show across the country. According to mythological beliefs, on this day Lord Rama killed Ravana, the king of Lanka. Therefore, on this day, an effigy of Ravana is made and burnt.
Before Dussehra, Ramlila starts at many places from Sharadiya Navratri itself and Dussehra is celebrated everywhere on the tenth day of Navratri. On the day of Dussehra, fairs are organized along with Ravana Dahan at many places. In this fair, effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakaran and Meghnath are burnt.
If you live in Delhi NCR, then Dussehra fair is organized along with Ravana Dahan at many places here too. In such a situation, you can go here with your family and friends and enjoy Ravana Dahan and Dussehra fair.
Ramlila Maidan
People come from far and wide to see the burning of Ravana in the famous Ramlila Maidan of Delhi. Huge effigies of Ravana, Kumbhkaran and Meghnath are made here. Swings, various delicacies and many entertainment arrangements are made for the people in this fair. The Ravana Dahan organized here is also telecast on TV. The nearest metro station here is New Delhi.
Red Fort
Every year a grand Dussehra fair is organized at the Red Fort. Here you can go for a walk with your friends and family. Many shopping stalls are also set up here. Here you can enjoy everything from swinging on the swing to eating dishes. The Red Fort metro station is the nearest to come here.
Gita Colony
A fair is held here from the beginning of Navratri. You can go here and swing with your friends and family. Along with this, you will also find many food and drink shops here. You can have a lot of fun here with your friends and loved ones. This fair is held near Chacha Nehru Hospital.
Rohini and Janakpuri
This fair held in Rohini and Janakpuri of Delhi is known as Sector 11 Fair. Do visit here with your family and friends. A grand Dussehra fair is also organized here. You can come here and enjoy this fair. Many shops are set up here for children.
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