This Dussehra, these are the best places to see Ravana Dahan in Delhi

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This Dussehra, these are the best places to see Ravana Dahan in Delhi

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If you wish to watch Ravana Dahan in Delhi this year, know that you are spoilt for choice.

This Dussehra, these are the best places to see Ravana Dahan in Delhi

If you wish to watch Ravana Dahan in Delhi this year, know that you are spoilt for choice. Be it North Delhi, West Delhi, South Delhi, East Delhi or Dwarka, anyone who is in Delhi on Dussehra can behold the fireworks without going too far. On the evening of Dussehra in Delhi, as imposing effigies of Ravana, his son Meghnad, and brother Kumbhakarna are set afire to demonstrate the victory of truth over evil, you can also watch the real-time action. Ahead, we bring you a list of places to see Ravana Dahan in Delhi.

Ramlila Maidan, Ajmeri Gate

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The Ravana Dahan event hosted by Shri Ram Lila Committee is well-known among the residents of Delhi. In fact, it is so popular that people throng to the place to be a witness to the burning of the giant effigies of the three antagonists of the epic, Ramayana.

Venue: Ramlila Maidan, Asaf Ali Road, Ajmeri Gate (near New Delhi Railway Station), Delhi

Lal Qila Maidan or Red Fort Ground, Old Delhi

The Lav Kush Ramlila Committee is one of the oldest operational Ramleela committees in Delhi. On Dussehra, a magnanimous Ravana Dahan event is held at the Red Fort ground, and many celebs also take part in the affair.
Venue: Red Fort Ground, Red Fort, Delhi

Subhash Maidan

The famous Subhash Maidan has been one of the must-go venues for several citizens of Delhi including the high profile dignitaries and VVIPs. Apparently, Ravana Dahan celebrations here are quite grand.

Venue: Subhash Maidan (Parade Ground), opposite Old Lajpat Rai Market, near Red Fort, Delhi

Ramlila Maidan, Keshav Puram

Shri Ram Dharmik Leela Committee, Tri Nagar, organises special Ravana Dahan celebrations in North Delhi. The event is hosted at Ramlila Maidan, where the atmosphere is nothing less than energetic with the ongoing Rameela and Navratri fervour.

Venue: Ramlila Maidan(V.V.I.P. Park) Keshav Puram, Delhi

Sampurna Ramayan @DDA Ground NSP Pitampura

Performed by students of the National School of Drama (NSD), the performance here has title song sung by Udit Narayan and Raavan’s introduction sung by Kailash Kher. This depiction is performed in around three hours, Broadway style. The narration has been extended by actor Mukesh Khanna.

Venue: Netaji Subhash Place, Pitampura, Delhi

Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium

Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium is a venue that needs no introduction. And, by virtue of its prime location, it is home to wonderful Dussehra celebrations in South Delhi. Be prepared to watch in awe as a dazzling show of fireworks takes place after effigies of Ravana, Meghnad and Kumbhakarna are put on fire.

Venue: Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, Delhi

DDA Grounds Patparganj

This venue attracts thousands of curious spectators during Ravana Dahan on Dussehra. If you live in or around Patparganj, make the most of your Dussehra evening by watching the towering effigies of the three demons burn into ashes.

Venue: DDA Grounds, I.P.Extension, National Victor School, Patparganj, Delhi

Dwarka Sri Ram Leela Society, DDA Grounds, Dwarka

Generally, a number of dignitaries are also present during Dussehra celebrations at the Ramlila Maidan in Dwarka. If the latest reports are to go by, PM Narendra Modi may also show up at the venue.

Venue: Sector-10, Dwarka, New Delhi