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Which places in India do not burn Ravana's effigy on Dussehra?

short by Girish Kumar Anshul / on Wednesday, 21 October, 2026
While Ravana's effigy is burnt across India on Dussehra, some places follow different traditions. These places include Mandsaur in Madhya Pradesh, Mandore in Rajasthan, Greater Noida's Bisrakh, and Ravan village in MP's Vidisha. As per reports, in these places, Ravana is revered as son-in-law, devotee of Lord Shiva, and people worship him instead of burning his effigy.
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