Bhubaneswar, Oct 17: Preparations for Ravan Dahan are gathering pace in Bhubaneswar as the capital gears up for Dussehra 2026. The burning of Ravana’s effigy on Vijayadashami symbolises the victory of good over evil and remains one of the major attractions of the festival.

Although the police have not yet made an official announcement regarding this year’s permissions, preliminary information suggests that five locations-Barmunda, Bankual, Koradakanta, Nayapalli and Sundarpada-Kapilaprasad have finalised plans for Ravan Dahan.

At Bankual, the Sarbajanina Durga Puja Samiti is preparing a 62-foot-tall Ravana effigy near the riverbank at the Bali Yatra ground. The effigy will be set ablaze on Vijayadashami.

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In Barmunda, the Durga Puja Committee will burn a 60-foot effigy at the Kali Temple ground. The tradition of Ravan Dahan in the area has continued for the past 27 years.

The Sundarpada-Kapilaprasad Durga Puja Cultural Council will organise Ravan Dahan at the Kapilaprasad football ground. The event will mark its 18th year, with a 50-foot effigy planned for this year.

Nayapalli Durga Puja Samiti will also organise the event at the local Kasturba playground, where a 50-foot Ravana effigy is scheduled to be burnt.

Meanwhile, Koradakanta Durga Puja Samiti has planned a 65-foot effigy, making it the tallest among the five announced locations.

Committee members have stated that the celebrations will follow government guidelines and safety regulations. Barmunda Puja Committee chief Ramachandra Ranasingh said the event would be conducted peacefully, while Nayapalli Durga Puja Samiti adviser Nabakishore Behera said the ritual would be observed in a simple manner while maintaining tradition.