Cuttack: ‘Ravan Podi Utsav’ will be held at lower Bali Jatra ground on the bank of the Mahandi in Odisha’s Cuttack city on Friday evening.

According to sources, a 70-foot effigy of 10-headed demon king Ravana has been crafted for the event, which marks the end of the Durga Puja festivities and Lord Rama’s victory over Ravan as narrated in the Ramayana. ADVERTISEMENT

Barabati Sarvadharma Sanskrutika Parishad, which is organising Pavan Podi, has also set up a stage for cultural programmes.

Extensive arrangements and security measures have been put in place to ensure a smooth and safe celebration of setting the giant effigy of the demon king on fire. Cuttack DCP also reviewed the arrangement in the evening.

Every year, around 10,000 people gather here to witness the Ravan Badha programme

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