Dussehra-2026: Around 25 Major Locations for 'Ravan Dahan' in Bhopal: Jamburi Maidan, Kolar, and Kaliasot Among Key Attractions
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal is all set to celebrate Dussehra on Tuesday. Elaborate preparations are underway at the city's major grounds. Marking the victory of good over evil, the festival will feature the burning of Ravan effigies, cultural programs, fireworks, and high-tech displays at approximately 25 prominent locations across the city. Additionally, Dussehra will be celebrated on a smaller scale in over 100 other localities.
Among the key highlights, a 105-foot-tall effigy of Ravan—the tallest in the city this year—will be set ablaze at Banjari Maidan in Kolar. The event will also include musical performances based on the Ramayana.
At BHEL’s Jamburi Maidan, the 'Bhojpal Dussehra Mahotsav' will feature the burning of a Ravan effigy. A grand tableau (jhanki) depicting the Kedarnath Dham will be displayed. To enhance the spectacle, plans include a shower of flowers via drones and a digital fireworks display.
A Blend of Tradition and Technology at Dussehra Venues
At the Kaliasot Adventure Ground, a 90-foot-tall effigy of Ravan will be burned. The event will also showcase a laser show and a dramatic re-enactment of the battle between Lord Ram and Ravan. At the TT Nagar Dussehra Maidan, the main attraction will be a fireworks competition between teams from Bhopal and Raghogarh, accompanied by various religious programs.
Chhola Maidan, known for its long-standing Dussehra traditions, will host its 78th annual Dussehra festival, featuring the burning of a 65-foot-tall Ravan effigy. Similarly, the Dussehra Mahotsav will be held at Bittan Market, where the effigies of Ravan, Kumbhakarna, and Meghnada will be set on fire.
Locations for the Ravan Dahan
The city’s major Ravan Dahan events will take place at Bairagarh, Gandhinagar, Koh-e-Fiza, Chhola, Housing Board, Ashoka Garden, Jamburi, Ayodhya Nagar, BHEL, MVM College, Vitthal Market, Laharpura, Bus Stop No. 5, Old Campion, TT Nagar, Kolar, Shahpura, and the Kaliasot Adventure Ground.