Traditional Dussehra rituals performed at Amar Mahal Palace

Jammu Tawi, Oct 2: The historic Parade Ground, Dussehra Ground Gandhi Nagar, Sainik Colony and other parts of Jammu district on Thursday evening transformed into a vibrant epicenter of devotion and jubilation as thousands converged to celebrate Vijayadashami, or Dussehra, with unparalleled enthusiasm.

The evening skies erupted in a mesmerizing display of fire and fervor during the iconic Ravan Dahan, where towering effigies of the demon king Ravana, along with his kin Meghnad and Kumbhakarna, were set ablaze in a symbolic triumph of good over evil.

This age-old ritual not only lit up the horizon but also kindled a profound sense of unity, righteousness, and cultural pride across the city.

As the sun dipped below the Tawi River

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