Vijayadashami (Dussehra) festival celebrations

New Delhi: Effigies of Ravan, Kumbhkaran, and Meghnad being set ablaze, marking the conclusion of Dussehra celebrations at Red Fort Ramlila Ground in New Delhi on Thursday, October 2, 2025. (Photo: IANS/Qamar Sibtain)

Vijayadashami (Dussehra) festival celebrations

Amritsar: Devotees dressed as Lord Rama and Laxman aim their bows and arrows at the effigy of Ravana during Dussehra Celebrations in Amritsar on Thursday, October 2, 2025. (Photo: IANS)

Vijayadashami (Dussehra) festival celebrations

Amritsar: An effigy of Ravan being set ablaze, marking the conclusion of Dussehra celebrations in Amritsar on Thursday, October 2, 2025. (Photo: IANS)

Vijayadashami (Dussehra) festival celebrations

Jammu: An effigy of Ravan being set ablaze, marking the conclusion of Dussehra celebrations in Jammu on Thursday, October 2, 2025. (Photo: IANS)

Vijayadashami (Dussehra) festival celebrations

Jabalpur: A lone effigy of Ravan being set ablaze during Punjabi Dussehra celebrations in Jabalpur on Thursday, October 2, 2025. (Photo: IANS)

Vijayadashami (Dussehra) festival celebrations

Amritsar: A child dressed as Lord Ram carrying a bow and arrow stands before an effigy of demon king Ravana during Vijayadashami (Dussehra) festival celebrations in Amritsar on Thursday, October 2, 2025. (Photo: IANS)

Vijayadashami (Dussehra) festival celebrations

Amritsar: Devotees dressed as Lord Hanuman participate in Vijayadashami (Dussehra) festival celebrations in Amritsar on Thursday, October 2, 2025. (Photo: IANS)

Vijayadashami (Dussehra) festival celebrations

Jammu: Security personnel stand guard before the burning of the Ravan effigy, marking the conclusion of Dussehra celebrations in Jammu on Thursday, October 2, 2025. (Photo: IANS)

Vijayadashami (Dussehra) festival celebrations

Moga, Punjab: Administration completes arrangements for Dussehra; CCTV surveillance in place as people celebrate with great enthusiasm; visuals and byte

Vijayadashami (Dussehra) festival celebrations

Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh: 'Ravan Dahan' is being performed in Padrauna on the occasion of Dussehra

Vijayadashami (Dussehra) festival celebrations

Patna: An effigy of Ravan being set ablaze, marking the conclusion of Dussehra celebrations in Patna on Thursday, October 2, 2025. (Photo: IANS)