Shakti Natak Club To Burn 60-Foot Ravana Effigy At Ratia Dussehra Celebration; Pramod Bansal Named Chief Guest

Ratia: Shakti Natak Club is gearing up to organise its annual Dussehra celebration in Ratia on October 20, with the burning of a nearly 60-foot-tall effigy of Ravana set to be the main attraction. The organisers said the effigy would be among the district’s largest, adding to the scale of this year’s festivities.

Club president Rajesh Setia and treasurer Anshul Batra, along with other team members, inspected the ground at Senior Model Sanskriti Boys School in the Main Bazaar area to review preparations for the event.

When Will the Dussehra Celebrations Begin?

According to the organisers, the programme will begin at 4 pm on October 20 at the Boys School ground. The Ravana effigy will be set ablaze before sunset. Preparations are in their final stages, with the club working to ensure that the event is conducted smoothly.

The celebration is expected to draw residents from Ratia and nearby areas, bringing together people to mark the festival symbolising the triumph of good over evil.

Pramod Bansal to Attend as Chief Guest

Pramod Bansal, president of the Aggarwal Sabha, will attend the event as the chief guest. Representatives of various social and religious organisations from across the city, along with other prominent residents, are also expected to participate.

The organisers have arranged entertainment for visitors, with popular devotional singer Prince Harry and other singers scheduled to perform at the Dussehra ground.

Religious Procession to Pass Through Ratia’s Main Roads

The festivities will begin earlier in the day with a procession of Ramleela tableaux. The procession is scheduled to depart from the Ramleela ground at 10 am on Tuesday and proceed through Tohana Road, Fatehabad Road, Budhlada Road and Main Bazaar before reaching the Dussehra ground.

Delhi-based Sagar Art Group will present tableaux featuring Lord Hanuman, Aghori performers and Lord Bholenath, along with theatrical performances for the public.

Several club members were present during the inspection and preparations, including Dinesh Kakkar, Ramesh Jatana, Anil Rukkhaya, Karnail Singh, Prince, Kalu Taneja and Vipul Midha, among others.