Kanpur: The city celebrated Vijay Dashmi with great enthusiasm and religious fervour on Tuesday, as artists enacted the battle between Lord Shri Ram and demon king Ravana at Ram Lila grounds across the city.
A 90-foot-high effigy of Ravana was set ablaze amid fireworks. The celebrations culminated in a 30-minute fireworks display that filled the sky with colourful sparks. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kanpur | Silver Rate in Kanpur | Bank Holidays in Kanpur | Public Holidays in Kanpur | Kanpur AQI | Weather in Kanpur | Petrol Price in Kanpur | Diesel Price in Kanpur | CNG Price in Kanpur | LPG Price in Kanpur Stay updated with the latest Kanpur news.
The city’s oldest Ram Lila society, Parade Ram Lila, organised special programmes to mark its 150th year. The highlight was the enactment of the battle between Shri Ram and Ravana, with artists playing various characters delivering impressive performances. A special laser show followed, illuminating the sky with images of Shri Ram, Lakshman and Janaki against a backdrop of devotional music. Similar celebrations were organised by Ram Lila societies at various locations across the city. Besides staging episodes from the Ramayana , the organisers held Ravana effigy-burning ceremonies and fireworks displays, drawing large crowds. The traffic police imposed diversions around major Ram Lila venues to manage crowds. At Parade Ram Lila ground, traffic restrictions came into force at 5pm and remained in place until midnight. Download the TOI App.