Jaipur, Oct 2 (NationPress) The upcoming Dussehra Festival 2025 in Kota, Rajasthan, is on the verge of making a remarkable mark in history with the planned burning of a Ravana effigy that stands at an astonishing height of 221 feet, marking it as the tallest ever built.

This grand event is expected to secure Kota a prestigious position in both the India Book of Records and the Asia Book of World Records.

The celebration will be honored by the presence of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma as the chief guests.

A specially crafted 221-foot-tall effigy of Ravana is complemented by 60-foot effigies of Meghnad and Kumbhakaran. These towering structures have already attracted thousands to the Dussehra grounds, where families, children, and friends gather to experience the spectacular display.

In keeping with local customs, many spectators are seen throwing stones at the Ravana effigy, a traditional act thought to symbolize the wish for peace and prosperity. This year, the Ravana Dahan will incorporate advanced technology with green fireworks that will be controlled electronically.

The effigy will feature 5 pyrotechnic systems and 20 blasting points. The fireworks display will commence with explosions from Ravana’s umbrella and crown, escalating to his face, shield, sword, and navel.

Crucially, only eco-friendly "green" fireworks will be utilized, highlighting a significant move towards sustainable festivities.

After the Ravana Dahan, an exciting Phase 2 fireworks show will follow within the fairgrounds, showcasing vibrant firecrackers, golden shots, and breathtaking gold coin-style aerial bursts, enhancing the celebratory spirit.

The festival of Vijayadashami is being celebrated with immense fervor throughout Rajasthan.

In Jaipur, a 121-foot Ravana effigy is being erected at Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium and will be ignited at 8:15 PM, with Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari serving as the chief guest.

Simultaneously, a 105-foot Ravana effigy will be set ablaze in Adarsh Nagar at 7:30 PM, while a 70-foot effigy will ignite in Mansarovar. Similar celebrations are occurring at various sites across the state.

Artisan Tejendra Singh Chauhan, the mastermind behind the colossal Ravana effigy in Kota, disclosed that it comprises 5 pyrotechnic units and 20 blasting points. The fireworks display will initiate with blasts from Ravana’s umbrella, followed by a sequence of colorful fireworks erupting in green, yellow, and blue. Blasting points have also been strategically positioned on the forehead, chin, shoulders, shield, sword, and even in Ravana’s navel and feet, promising a visually stunning finale.

Fair Committee Chairman Vivek Rajvanshi stated that the entire setup employs green fireworks to mitigate environmental impacts. Along with Ravana, the 60-foot effigies of Meghnad and Kumbhakaran have also been installed, each featuring 10 blast points and equipped with eco-friendly pyrotechnics.

Dignitaries expected to attend the Kota event include Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Education Minister Madan Dilawar, Energy Minister Hiralal Nagar, and MLAs Shanti Kumar Dhariwal, Sandeep Sharma, and Kalpana Devi.

In a unique initiative, a 52-foot Ravana effigy made entirely from cow dung has been created in Hanumangarh. This effigy, which will remain flat on the ground, consists of cow dung, reeds, coconut, and cow ghee, completely omitting bamboo, plastic, and conventional firecrackers — thus ensuring it is entirely eco-friendly. The burning is set for 6:06 PM, with full support from local cow shelters.