Panchkula, Oct. 20 -- A gigantic 221-foot Ravana effigy, claimed by organisers to be the world's tallest, is set to be set ablaze in Haryana's Panchkula on Tuesday evening, as part of Dussehra celebrations, with large crowds expected to witness the spectacle symbolising the triumph of good over evil.
The towering effigy, constructed using nearly seven tonnes of iron and 5,000 metres of fabric, has taken artisans more than three months to complete and will be the centrepiece of the celebrations.
According to details shared by the organisers, the massive structure has been designed to create a spectacular visual display during the traditional Ravana Dahan ceremony.
The organisers claim that the 221-foot structure is the tallest Ravana effi...