SaralnamaHeavy rain in Delhi damaged Ravana effigies made for Dussehra celebrations. Artisans faced huge losses but didn't give up. They worked day and night without food or sleep to rebuild the effigies on time. In Titarpur, 45 out of 50 effigies were destroyed. Craftsmen took loans to start work, hoping to recover costs by the festival. This year, some effigies feature slogans about Operation Sindoor. High-tech effigies at Red Fort will make sounds before burning. Artisans aim to complete work despite setbacks, ensuring Dussehra celebrations go on as planned. (Updated 2 Oct 2025, 08:48 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Heavy rain in Delhi damaged Ravana effigies made for Dussehra celebrations
- Artisans faced huge losses but didn't give up
- They worked day and night without food or sleep to rebuild the effigies on time