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188 feet tall — North India's 3rd tallest Ravan, right here in Dehradun 🔥 Most people don't know Uttarakhand even builds Ravans this big for Dussehra. Tag someone who needs to see this before the season ends. 📍Parade Ground, Dehradun
Some celebrations are more than just festivals — they are a reminder that no matter how powerful evil may seem, good will always find its way. ✨🔥

And today, Dehradun is bringing that belief to life on a MASSIVE scale! ❤️

Imagine standing in the middle of Parade Ground, surrounded by thousands of people, the excitement in the air, the sound of celebrations all around you, and a **181-foot-tall Ravan towering over the city’s skyline.** 😍🔥

The 79th Dussehra Mahotsav is making history with what is being billed as Uttarakhand’s tallest-ever Ravan effigy, alongside 70-foot effigies of Kumbhkaran and Meghnad and an elaborate Lanka set.

But what makes Dussehra truly special isn’t just the size of the effigies or the grand celebrations.

It’s the feeling of coming together as a community. The joy on children’s faces, families celebrating traditions passed down through generations, and the collective excitement as everyone waits for that one unforgettable moment — Ravan Dahan. 🪔

In a world that keeps moving so fast, festivals like these remind us to pause, reconnect with our roots, and celebrate the stories that have been part of our culture for generations.

This is Dehradun beyond its mountains and cafés — a city full of traditions, celebrations, and stories worth experiencing. ❤️

📍 Parade Ground, Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Tell me — have you ever witnessed Ravan Dahan live, or is this still on your bucket list?👇

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