India, Oct. 22 -- Vijayadashami was celebrated with great enthusiasm and religious fervour in Lohardaga on Tuesday, with thousands of people gathering at the Bakshidipa Mela Ground to witness the traditional Ravana Dahan ceremony organised by the Central Durga Puja Committee.

The main attraction was the burning of a 60-foot effigy of Ravana, along with those of Meghnath and Kumbhakarna. The symbolic burning of Ravana's Lanka and a spectacular fireworks display added to the festive atmosphere. Performers portraying Lord Ram, Lakshman and Hanuman also took part in the traditional ceremony.

Addressing the gathering, Lohardaga MP Sukhdev Bhagat said Vijayadashami symbolised the victory of truth over falsehood and good over evil. He urged pe...