6 Indian Cities That Don’t Burn Ravan In Dussehra

Yashshvi Srivastava
Oct 11, 2024

Dussehra

It is the festival of light and life. It is celebrated as the win of good over evil in all over the country but there are some places that don’t burn Ravana on Dussehra.

Mandya and Kolar, Karnataka

The people of this city praise Ravana’s devotion and sacrifice for Lord Shiva. Hence, believe in worshiping him.

Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

It was the Kangra city where Ravana appeased Lord Shiva and therefore the people of the place consider him a great devotee.

Jodhpur, Rajasthan

The Mudgil Brahmins are the descendants of Ravana due to which they don't burn him.

Gadchiroli, Maharashtra

The people of the city consider Ravana and his son as God and therefore offer prayers during the festival.

Bisrakh, Uttar Pradesh

This city is considered as the birthplace of Ravana and the people of the region worship him.

Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh

As per Ramayana, Ravan’s wife was from Mandsaur and therefore he is the son-in-law of the city.

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