Dussehra Celebrated with Great Fervour in Khanna, Historic Event Symbolises Victory of Good over Evil

Khanna, October 20, 2026: A grand Dussehra celebration was organised in Khanna to mark the auspicious festival symbolising the victory of good over evil and reflecting the rich traditions of Indian culture. The event witnessed the burning of the massive effigies of Ravana, Kumbhkaran and Meghnad. As the effigies were set ablaze, the entire ground echoed with spectacular fireworks and chants of ‘Jai Shri Ram’. A large number of people from Khanna and surrounding areas participated in the celebrations.
Several revered saints and spiritual personalities graced the occasion. 
The grand event was organised by the Dussehra Utsav Committee, Khanna. Punjab Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond attended the celebrations as the chief guest along with his family. Renowned Punjabi singer Babbu Maan, special guests Binnu Dhillon and Dev Kharoud, artist Kumar Gaurav, Balbir Rai and Party, Mani Bajwa, Manraj and several other prominent personalities also attended the event. The organisers honoured the distinguished guests on the occasion.
Addressing the gathering, Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond said that the festival of Dussehra inspires people to follow the path of truth, righteousness and goodness. He said that the life of Lord Shri Ram represents ideals, dignity, discipline and justice.
The minister emphasised that while burning the effigy of Ravana, people should also resolve to eliminate the evils within themselves, including arrogance, anger, greed, jealousy and other negative tendencies. He said that only by overcoming these inner evils can people truly follow the ideals of Lord Shri Ram in their daily lives.
Minister Sond further stated that Dussehra is not merely a religious festival but also an occasion that conveys a powerful message of truth, morality and righteous conduct to society. Such celebrations play an important role in preserving India's rich cultural heritage and passing its traditions on to future generations.
The burning of the massive effigies of Ravana, Kumbhkaran and Meghnad remained the main attraction of the event. As the effigies went up in flames, the sky lit up with colourful fireworks, while the gathering reverberated with chants of ‘Jai Shri Ram’, creating a deeply devotional atmosphere. Children, youngsters and elderly people alike displayed tremendous enthusiasm throughout the celebrations.
Under the leadership of President Vikas Aggarwal, the Dussehra Utsav Committee made extensive arrangements to ensure the successful organisation of the event. Concluding amid religious fervour and devotion, the celebration conveyed a message to the residents of Khanna to follow the ideals of Lord Shri Ram and strengthen love, brotherhood and communal harmony in society.
Several senior leaders and workers of the Aam Aadmi Party were also present, along with representatives of various religious, social and political organisations and other prominent personalities from the city.