Bollywood star Bobby Deol will play at the Ravana Dahan festivities hosted by the Luv Kush Ramlila committee at the Red Fort grounds in Delhi. On October 2, Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, will be observed.
Dussehra 2025 Special: Bobby Deol Headlines Ravan Dahan at Red Fort Ramlila
Bollywood star Bobby Deol will be attending the Dussehra celebrations that will be held on Thursday, October 2, at Delhi’s Red Fort grounds after accepting an invitation from the Luv Kush Ramlila committee, according to the Hindustan Times. At the yearly event, he would symbolically kill Ravan Dahan, the effigy of Ravana.
Bobby Deol expressed his happiness at being invited and having the opportunity to take part in the renowned custom that honors the victory of virtue over evil, saying, “Dilli ki Ramlila mein iss baar mai aa raha hai…”Toh milte hain Dussehra par,” the organizers said in a video message.
Every year, Vijayadashami, the tenth day of Durga Puja, also known as Dussehra or Dassahra, draws thousands of people to the Red Fort for the Ramlila Celebrations. According to Arjun Kumar, the head of the Ramlila committee, Bobby Deol’s involvement is anticipated to make this Dussehra even more spectacular and unforgettable, as reported by HT.
It is noteworthy that actress Poonam Pandey was chosen to play Mandodari in Luv Kush Ramlila in Delhi. Manoj Tiwari, a BJP MP, was commended for portraying Parashuram.
Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) National Spokesperson Vinod Bansal stated, “Ramleela is not just an ordinary stage event or a mere theatrical presentation; it is a grand manifestation of people’s religious, social and spiritual energy. The degree to which the audience enjoys and accepts Ramleela is determined by the performers who play its characters and the sincerity of their performance, according to ANI.
What makes Dussehra a holiday?
Vijayadashami commemorates the triumph of Goddess Durga over the buffalo Demon Mahishasura, as well as the victory of Lord Rama over the Demon Ravana. The tenth day of Navaratri is known as Dashāhra in Bhojpuri and Maithili, while Dashmi is celebrated as Dashain in Nepal.
Shami Puja, Aparajita Puja, and Seema Avalanghan are significant rites observed on the day of Vijayadashami. According to the Hindu division of the day, these rites ought to be performed at Aparahna time.
Vijay Muhurat
According to Drik Panchang, Vijay Muhurat will be of 48 minutes, which will commence at 2:13 PM on October 2 and conclude at 3:00 PM.
Dashami Tithi Begins – 7:01 PM on October 1
Dashami Tithi Ends – 7:10 PM on October 2
Shravana Nakshatra Begins – 9:13 AM on October 2
Shravana Nakshatra Ends – 9:34 AM on October 3
