{
  "id": 15763104,
  "title": "Dussehra 2026: Ravana Burns Amid Fireworks In MP's Dhar, Rain Soaks Effigy In Sitamau",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/dussehra-2026-ravana-burns-amid-fireworks-in-mps-dhar-rain-soaks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T15:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/dussehra-2026-ravana-burns-amid-fireworks-in-mps-dhar-rain-soaks-effigy-in-sitamau"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dussehra 2026 witnessed the burning of Ravana's effigy in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district, with a large crowd and spectacular fireworks lighting up the sky. Local MLA Neena Verma graced the occasion as the chief guest, alongside collector Rajiv Ranjan Meena and other officials. Neha Bodane and Kunwar Vishwanath Singh, the municipality president and chief municipal officer, respectively, were also there to oversee the event. The Ravana effigy, constructed by the municipality, was set alight amidst the traditional fireworks, drawing a substantial gathering at the Dussehra ground. Police presence was notably absent during the proceedings.\n\nIn Sitamau, however, the Dussehra celebration faced an unexpected setback when heavy rain drenched the Ravana effigy, causing organizers to postpone the event. Scheduled to take place at Shri Ram Vidyalaya ground, the program was set to begin with a procession from the Modi Mataji temple, followed by the burning of Ravana, aarti, and fireworks. Despite covering the effigy with plastic sheets to protect it from the downpour, both the straw and the firecrackers succumbed to the heavy rain. As a precautionary measure, the electricity department decided to cut power supply in the town during the rain. The unexpected weather made it impossible to proceed with the event as planned, leading the municipal council to reschedule the Ravana Dahan for the following day.",
  "summary": "Dhar (Madhya Pradesh): Ravana Dahan was held at the Dussehra ground in Dhar amid a large gathering and heavy fireworks on Tuesday. Local MLA Neena Verma attended the programme as chief guest, while collector Rajiv Ranjan Meena and other district officials were also present. Municipality president Neha Bodane and chief municipal officer Kunwar Vishwanath Singh attended the event. As part of the…",
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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."
}