Ravan Podi across Odisha marks end of Durga Puja celebration

The festivities of Durga Puja celebration came to an end with the Ravan Podi, the burning of effigies of the demon king Ravan across Odisha on Vijaya Dashami today. 

The Ravan Podi event, which marks the victory of good over evil, was held at 10 places in Bhubaneswar. They were Jharpada, Baramunda, Naharkanta, Koradakanta, Bankual, Gopalpur, KIIT Road, and Chandaka, Simulia Patna Dola Jatra field and Kapil Prasad Football Ground.

After the effigies were set afire, spectacular fireworks were on display during the Ravan Podi events. To witness Ravan Podi and the fireworks show, a large number of people turned up. 

While the puja committees made elaborate arrangements for the Ravan Podi and fireworks, the Commissionerate Police took measures to ensure the safety of the people. Fire engines were also kept ready at the concerned grounds. 

Similarly, Ravan Podi was organised by the Cuttack district administration at Bali Yatra ground. The residents and visitors gathered on the bank of the Mahanadi river to witness a spectacular fire show followed by the rituals.

Similarly, Ravan Podi was organised at Rourkela, Sambalpur, Khordha, Puri and other parts of the state. 

Worth mentioning, on Vijaya Dashami day, the demon king’s effigy is burned to mark the victory of Lord Ram against the ten-headed demon king Ravan.