Ravana effigy in Dhar made on Pakistan theme:Photos of Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir placed on 71-ft figure, missile to set off digital display with music and fireworks

In Dhar’s Badnawar, a 71-foot Ravana effigy has been prepared on the theme of Operation Sindoor. Photos of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir have been placed on the effigy. The sword in Ravana’s hand also carries Pakistan’s flag. The burning will take place at the Government College campus on Thursday night. Cost of three and a half lakh rupees
The huge effigy has cost around three and a half lakh rupees to build. It will be set ablaze around 9:30 pm with fireworks. On Wednesday evening, Tehsildar Suresh Nagar and TI Amit Singh Kushwah inspected the site to ensure safety arrangements. Organizers highlight army’s bravery
Event organizer Chandrabhan Singh Solanki and coordinator Yogesh Mukati, Sarpanch of Gram Panchayat Kheda, said the theme was chosen to honor the courage of soldiers who entered Pakistan’s territory and gave a befitting reply. The effigy has been created completely digitally. Artist designs rotating Ravana face
Young artist Saeed Shah led a team to design the effigy over 10 days. The face of Ravana will rotate during the display. Firecrackers have been filled inside, and the burning will be triggered by a missile strike at the effigy’s navel. Missile will ignite the effigy
As soon as the missile hits, the effigy will burst into flames. An orchestra from Mumbai has been called to perform, and fireworks will also follow. Organizers said Solanki Mitra Mandal has been conducting this Ravana Dahan event for 25 years. Navratri fair draws thousands
The event is expected to draw nearly 6,000 to 7,000 people. The Ekbira Devi temple, considered the family deity of the Pandavas, is also nearby. A Navratri fair is underway, and devotees visit the temple before joining the Ravana Dahan. Seating arrangements and barricades have been put in place for the crowd. Rain alert on Dussehra
This year, Dussehra celebrations in Madhya Pradesh face a rain threat. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert, leading to high demand for waterproof effigies in cities like Bhopal.