India, Sept. 27 -- The Dwarka Ramlila Committee is set to build a towering 210-foot-long effigy of Ravana, which will be the main attraction of the celebrations for the second consecutive year. The committee officials said the massive Ravana structure will cost nearly Rs 11 lakh, with the organisers investing an additional Rs 8 to ?10 lakh in procuring green firecrackers, aiming to make the event less harmful for the environment.
Around 50 artisans from outside Delhi have been roped in to build the effigy, officials added. The grand Ramlila will also be telecast live at 200 locations across the city to reach a wider audience. "Our focus this year is on creating a memorable and devotional experience for the devotees," a committee official s...