{
  "id": 15731925,
  "title": "Why Is Ravana's Effigy Burnt Around Sunset On Dussehra? Know The Significance Of Pradosh Kaal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/why-is-ravanas-effigy-burnt-around-sunset-on-dussehra-know-the",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T09:45:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/why-is-ravanas-effigy-burnt-around-sunset-on-dussehra-know-the-significance-of-pradosh-kaal"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "As Dussehra celebrations light up the country, one ritual takes centre stage every year: the burning of Ravana’s effigy. While the spectacle marks the triumph of good over evil, the timing of Ravana Dahan is equally significant in Hindu tradition. The ritual is generally performed around sunset, during a period known as Pradosh Kaal. But why is this particular time considered auspicious for the…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}