Ahmedabad, Oct. 20 -- Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in the Vijayadashami celebrations in Ahmedabad and performed the traditional Ravana Dahan ceremony, symbolising the victory of good over evil, the CMO stated.

Using modern technology, the Chief Minister pressed a button on a remote control to set ablaze the giant effigies of Meghnad, Kumbhakarna and Ravana.

The event was organised by the Shanti Seva Charitable Trust as part of the Vijayadashami Mahotsav 2026 in Ahmedabad. The celebrations featured a traditional dayro, a Gujarati folk music and storytelling programme, presented by the team of renowned folk artist Sairam Dave, followed by the Ravana Dahan ceremony.

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