India, Oct. 21 -- Ravan effigies took centre stage at residential societies during Dussehra celebrations in Gurugram this year, with celebrations ranging from a 40-foot effigy to smaller ones.

Sobha City, which has around 2,000 residents across 15 towers, lit a 40-foot-tall Ravan effigy. The society's governing body said it may be the tallest effigy in a Gurugram housing society. Last year, the society had lit a 20-foot effigy.

The effigy was secured with ropes on all four sides ahead of the evening celebrations. The governing body said the society organised an in-house Ravan Dahan so residents would not have to travel elsewhere to witness the ritual.

"Last year, we realised that many parents wanted their children to witness Ravan Daha...