Dehradun, Oct. 1 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 30 Sep: With just about two days to go for Dussehra, the preparations for the festival are in full swing across the country. In Uttarakhand, Dussehra melas are being organised at various locations, and the Parade Ground in Dehradun is witnessing rapid progress in its festive arrangements. Final touches are being applied to the fairgrounds, which are being transformed into a vibrant venue for the annual celebration.

This year, a colossal 121-foot-tall effigy of Ravan has been installed at the Parade Ground, accompanied by towering effigies of Kumbhakaran and Meghnath, measuring 70 feet and 60 feet, respectively. The Dussehra Mela in Dehradun is organised every year by the Bannu Biradari, ...