Greater Noida West: Prabhu Shri Ramlila Seva Trust organised a grand Dussehra festival at the Ramlila Ground in EcoTech-12, Greater Noida West. On Vijayadashami, a large number of devotees gathered at the venue, creating a devotional atmosphere with chants of “Jai Shri Ram”.
The drone show, a grand temple dedicated to Lord Shri Ram and the darshan of Ram Lalla’s idol brought from Ayodhya emerged as major attractions for visitors.
Grand Ram temple and Ram Lalla darshan attracted devotees
A grand Shri Ram temple was set up at the Ramlila Ground, where devotees queued up to offer prayers and seek blessings. The arrangements generated enthusiasm among visitors, who experienced a devotional atmosphere reminiscent of the Ram Lalla temple in Ayodhya.
The drone show was another major attraction, drawing considerable interest from visitors during the celebrations.
85-foot Ravana effigy marked a major attraction
One of the main highlights of the festival was the burning of an 85-foot-tall effigy of Ravana, along with 70-foot-tall effigies of Meghnath and Kumbhkaran.
The effigy burning, accompanied by fireworks and other special programmes, symbolised the victory of good over evil.
MP Dr Mahesh Sharma attended the event
Dr Mahesh Sharma, former Union minister and Member of Parliament from Gautam Buddh Nagar, attended the programme as the chief guest.
According to the organisers, the trust’s office-bearers, members and volunteers had worked for several months to prepare for the festival and ensure that the celebrations were organised on a grand scale.
Trust promoted Indian culture and Sanatan traditions
The festival was organised under the leadership of trust president Deepak Yadav and general secretary Dev Mishra.
The initiative aimed to take the ideals of Lord Shri Ram, Indian culture and Sanatan traditions to a wider audience. Through the celebrations, the organisers sought to promote the values of truth, righteousness, dignity and good conduct.
The Dussehra festival brought together religious devotion, cultural programmes and traditional festivities, allowing residents to participate in celebrations marking the victory of good over evil.