Bhubaneswar, Sept. 29 -- On the occasion of Vijaya Dashami, the traditional 'Ravan Podi Utsav' will be organised at seven prominent locations under the Bhubaneswar Urban Police District (UPD) this year.

According to the Twin City Commissionerate Police, effigies of demon king Ravan will be set ablaze at the following venues: Naharkanta (under Pahal Police Station), Baramunda (under Khandagiri Police Station), Koradakanta (under Badagada Police Station), Bankual (under Badagada Police Station), Gopalpur (under Info-Valley Police Station), KIITS Road (under Infocity Police Station) and Football Ground (under Kapilaprasad Airfield Police Station).

The 'Ravan Podi Utsav', an integral part of Dussehra celebrations, symbolises the triumph of ...