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Panchkula ignites 221-foot Ravana, longest in record

By Drooid · Oct 21, 2026, 4:17 AM UTC · How we work

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Prem Goyal Ignites Ravana

Panchkula displayed a 221-foot Ravana, billed as the longest, ignited on October 19 2026 with RSS chief Prem Goyal.
Kanpur erected a 90-foot Ravana, claimed Uttar Pradesh’s tallest, on October 20 2026.
Lucknow’s Aishbagh Ramlila ground featured a moving Ravana that waved a sword during 45-minute fireworks.
In Vindhyachal, Mirzapur, locals looted the Ravana effigy after an arrow strike, following a centuries-old custom.

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Tejinder Chauhan Funds

The Dussehra display costs about Rs 70 lakh, with Rs 40 lakh spent on the Ravana structure.
Security includes 100 bouncers, 12 guards, a police vehicle, and a 225-foot clearance zone.
Craftsman Tejinder Chauhan sold 12.5 acres of land to fund his record-breaking Ravana projects.
Vinod Kumar’s family builds 35-40 Ravanas, earning roughly INR60,000 during the month-long season.
A female artisan makes 10-15 effigies, earning INR25,000, using Delhi paper and local bamboo.

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Prem Goyal Ignites Ravana

Panchkula displayed a 221-foot Ravana, billed as the longest, ignited on October 19 2026 with RSS chief Prem Goyal.
Kanpur erected a 90-foot Ravana, claimed Uttar Pradesh’s tallest, on October 20 2026.
Lucknow’s Aishbagh Ramlila ground featured a moving Ravana that waved a sword during 45-minute fireworks.
In Vindhyachal, Mirzapur, locals looted the Ravana effigy after an arrow strike, following a centuries-old custom.

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