Alia Bhatt visits Durga Puja pandal with Ayan, performs aarti
Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt attended the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja celebrations with filmmaker Ayan Mukerji, days after Ranbir Kapoor visited the event. The actress offered prayers, performed aarti and served bhog at the pandal. She wore a red saree paired with a sky-blue blouse featuring puffed sleeves.
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Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt attended the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja celebrations with filmmaker Ayan Mukerji, days after Ranbir Kapoor visited the event. The actress offered prayers, performed aarti and served bhog at the pandal. She wore a red saree paired with a sky-blue blouse featuring puffed sleeves.
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Why no 'Ravana Dahan' takes place in Bastar's 75-day Dussehra celebrations?
No 'Ravana Dahan' takes place in Dussehra celebrations in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar that go on for nearly 75 days. This is because the celebration is focused on the worship of the local deity Maa Danteshwari. The umbrella of the goddess is placed on a massive chariot and taken around the city. The 75-day celebrations trace their history to a 600-year-old tradition.
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08:00 am Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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No 'Ravana Dahan' takes place in Dussehra celebrations in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar that go on for nearly 75 days. This is because the celebration is focused on the worship of the local deity Maa Danteshwari. The umbrella of the goddess is placed on a massive chariot and taken around the city. The 75-day celebrations trace their history to a 600-year-old tradition.
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Delhi Police issue traffic advisory for Dussehra celebrations
Delhi Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory for Dussehra celebrations on October 20, as heavy pedestrian and vehicular movement is expected in East Delhi. The affected roads include NH-24, Road No. 57, Road No. 57A, Road No. 56 and Vikas Marg. Commuters are advised to use alternative routes and plan their journeys in advance.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
08:35 am Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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Delhi Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory for Dussehra celebrations on October 20, as heavy pedestrian and vehicular movement is expected in East Delhi. The affected roads include NH-24, Road No. 57, Road No. 57A, Road No. 56 and Vikas Marg. Commuters are advised to use alternative routes and plan their journeys in advance.
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08:35 am Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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Why is Ravana not burnt but worshipped on Dussehra in MP's Mandsaur?
In Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur, people worship Ravana instead of burning his effigies on Dussehra. Mandsaur is believed to be the birthplace of Mandodari, Ravana's wife, making him the region's son-in-law. For this reason, people offer prayers to Ravana, and a 35-foot statue stands in his memory. On Dussehra, people mourn his death instead of celebrating his defeat.
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08:30 am Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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In Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur, people worship Ravana instead of burning his effigies on Dussehra. Mandsaur is believed to be the birthplace of Mandodari, Ravana's wife, making him the region's son-in-law. For this reason, people offer prayers to Ravana, and a 35-foot statue stands in his memory. On Dussehra, people mourn his death instead of celebrating his defeat.
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Why do some people in Rajasthan worship Ravana on Dussehra?
While Dussehra celebrations across India involve burning effigies of Ravana to mark the victory of good over evil, some families in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, revere Ravana as an ancestor. Members of Dave-Godha Shrimali Brahmin community perform tarpan and pind daan for Ravana, his father Vishrava and grandfather Maharishi Pulastya at Amarnath temple during Shraddha Paksha. Many also mourn his death.
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09:00 am Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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While Dussehra celebrations across India involve burning effigies of Ravana to mark the victory of good over evil, some families in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, revere Ravana as an ancestor. Members of Dave-Godha Shrimali Brahmin community perform tarpan and pind daan for Ravana, his father Vishrava and grandfather Maharishi Pulastya at Amarnath temple during Shraddha Paksha. Many also mourn his death.
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Decoding the rise of FDEs, AI’s hottest new career: Scaler
95% of Gen AI pilots fail because generalised software cannot integrate with complex, company-specific workflows, driving an 800% growth in Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) job postings, Scaler stated. In this free masterclass, Rohit Jindal, Lead AI Scientist and ex-Mastercard, gives you the roadmap to break into FDE roles and explains how the role differs from SDE, ML, DevOps, and more.
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News By: Roshan Gupta
10:41 am Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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95% of Gen AI pilots fail because generalised software cannot integrate with complex, company-specific workflows, driving an 800% growth in Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) job postings, Scaler stated. In this free masterclass, Rohit Jindal, Lead AI Scientist and ex-Mastercard, gives you the roadmap to break into FDE roles and explains how the role differs from SDE, ML, DevOps, and more.
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Drone video shows devotees visiting Marada Mata Temple at 2,300 metres altitude
A video taken by a drone showed crowds of devotees visiting Jammu and Kashmir's Marada Mata Temple in Udhampur district, which is located at an altitude of 2,300 metres. The devotees visited the sacred temple on the ninth day of Sharadiya Navratri. The ninth day is celebrated as Mahanavami, during which devotees visit temples to offer prayers to Goddess Durga.
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10:30 am Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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A video taken by a drone showed crowds of devotees visiting Jammu and Kashmir's Marada Mata Temple in Udhampur district, which is located at an altitude of 2,300 metres. The devotees visited the sacred temple on the ninth day of Sharadiya Navratri. The ninth day is celebrated as Mahanavami, during which devotees visit temples to offer prayers to Goddess Durga.
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Video shows 110-ft-tall Ravana effigy being built in Chhattisgarh
A nearly 110-foot-tall Ravana effigy is being prepared for Dussehra celebrations in Chhattisgarh's Raipur. Visuals showed the 10 heads of Ravana being painted, while body parts of two effigies were seen getting assembled using a crane. It took almost a month of hard work to build the effigy. Ravana Dahan will reportedly be held at six locations across Raipur.
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News By: Neeraja Nath
11:00 am Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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A nearly 110-foot-tall Ravana effigy is being prepared for Dussehra celebrations in Chhattisgarh's Raipur. Visuals showed the 10 heads of Ravana being painted, while body parts of two effigies were seen getting assembled using a crane. It took almost a month of hard work to build the effigy. Ravana Dahan will reportedly be held at six locations across Raipur.
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Why is Shastra Puja performed on Dussehra?
Shastra Puja, also known as Astra Puja or Ayudha Puja, is performed on Dussehra to worship weapons, tools and equipment used in daily life. According to the Mahabharata, Lord Rama once performed Shastra Puja before fighting the 10-headed demon Ravana. After winning the battle, the tradition continued across India, with the ritual observed in homes, offices, industries and factories.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
11:29 am Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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Shastra Puja, also known as Astra Puja or Ayudha Puja, is performed on Dussehra to worship weapons, tools and equipment used in daily life. According to the Mahabharata, Lord Rama once performed Shastra Puja before fighting the 10-headed demon Ravana. After winning the battle, the tradition continued across India, with the ritual observed in homes, offices, industries and factories.
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Why is the Shami tree worshipped on Vijayadashami?
The Shami tree is worshipped on Vijayadashami as a symbol of victory, protection and successful completion of difficult tasks. According to Mahabharata, Pandavas hid their weapons in a Shami tree during final year of their exile, when they lived in disguise. Arjuna later recovered the weapons to get ready for battle, making the tree symbol of preparedness and triumph.
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News By: Neeraja Nath
12:00 pm Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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The Shami tree is worshipped on Vijayadashami as a symbol of victory, protection and successful completion of difficult tasks. According to Mahabharata, Pandavas hid their weapons in a Shami tree during final year of their exile, when they lived in disguise. Arjuna later recovered the weapons to get ready for battle, making the tree symbol of preparedness and triumph.
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PM Modi extends Dussehra greetings, wishes happiness & strength for all
PM Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings on Vijayadashmi or Dussehra. "May this festival of victory—marked by joy and confidence—impart new strength to everyone's resolve. It is my wish that everyone's life be enriched with happiness, good fortune and success," he said. PM Modi is expected to attend the Ravana Dahan ceremony at Delhi's IP Extension Ramlila in the evening.
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01:04 pm Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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PM Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings on Vijayadashmi or Dussehra. "May this festival of victory—marked by joy and confidence—impart new strength to everyone's resolve. It is my wish that everyone's life be enriched with happiness, good fortune and success," he said. PM Modi is expected to attend the Ravana Dahan ceremony at Delhi's IP Extension Ramlila in the evening.
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Why does Kullu celebrate Dussehra for a week after Vijayadashami?
Unlike most of India, Himachal Pradesh's Kullu celebrates Dussehra for a week after Vijayadashami. The tradition dates back to 17th-century when Raja Jagat Singh installed a Lord Raghunath idol on Vijayadashami and accepted him as the kingdom's principal deity. Kullu now holds a week-long congregation where hundreds of local deities are brought to Dhalpur ground to pay obeisance to Raghunath.
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02:00 pm Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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Unlike most of India, Himachal Pradesh's Kullu celebrates Dussehra for a week after Vijayadashami. The tradition dates back to 17th-century when Raja Jagat Singh installed a Lord Raghunath idol on Vijayadashami and accepted him as the kingdom's principal deity. Kullu now holds a week-long congregation where hundreds of local deities are brought to Dhalpur ground to pay obeisance to Raghunath.
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Why does a police station in MP's Satna protect Ravana’s statue?
A police station in MP's Satna district protects a 300-year-old Ravana statue worshipped by devotees. Unlike the usual 10-headed depiction, it has nine heads, as locals believe Ravana offered one head to Lord Shiva. According to local folklore, Kothi rulers organised Ramlila across a river, where Lord Rama symbolically shot arrows at Ravana's statue from the opposite bank.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
02:42 pm Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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A police station in MP's Satna district protects a 300-year-old Ravana statue worshipped by devotees. Unlike the usual 10-headed depiction, it has nine heads, as locals believe Ravana offered one head to Lord Shiva. According to local folklore, Kothi rulers organised Ramlila across a river, where Lord Rama symbolically shot arrows at Ravana's statue from the opposite bank.
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Pics show Ravana effigy at Delhi's historic Ramleela Maidan
Pictures showed the towering effigy of Ravana at the historic Luv Kush Ramleela Maidan in Delhi that will be burnt on the occasion of Dussehra on October 20. The effigies of Kumbhkaran and Meghnad were also seen adjacent to the effigy of Ravana. Reportedly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to attend the Dussehra celebrations at the Ramlila Maidan.
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03:00 pm Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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Pictures showed the towering effigy of Ravana at the historic Luv Kush Ramleela Maidan in Delhi that will be burnt on the occasion of Dussehra on October 20. The effigies of Kumbhkaran and Meghnad were also seen adjacent to the effigy of Ravana. Reportedly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to attend the Dussehra celebrations at the Ramlila Maidan.
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Surat gets ready to burn a 75-foot Ravana effigy on Dussehra
A 75-foot effigy of Ravana has been erected in Surat, Gujarat, as preparations for Dussehra celebrations are underway. Millions across India are marking the Hindu festival with processions, prayers and the burning of giant effigies, symbolising the victory of good over evil. The traditional Ravana Dahan ceremony is scheduled to take place after sunset on October 20.
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03:00 pm Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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A 75-foot effigy of Ravana has been erected in Surat, Gujarat, as preparations for Dussehra celebrations are underway. Millions across India are marking the Hindu festival with processions, prayers and the burning of giant effigies, symbolising the victory of good over evil. The traditional Ravana Dahan ceremony is scheduled to take place after sunset on October 20.
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SBI hacked, 3.75 lakh account holders at risk: Report
An anonymous hacker group named 'Siriusim' claimed on the dark web that it has breached State Bank of India's (SBI) database and has access to details of 3.75 lakh account holders. Siriusim claimed it has over 3.75 lakh rows in CSV format and 2,722 PDF files. It published sample customer details as proof, but SBI hasn't confirmed the breach yet.
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News By: Ashley Paul
03:50 pm Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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An anonymous hacker group named 'Siriusim' claimed on the dark web that it has breached State Bank of India's (SBI) database and has access to details of 3.75 lakh account holders. Siriusim claimed it has over 3.75 lakh rows in CSV format and 2,722 PDF files. It published sample customer details as proof, but SBI hasn't confirmed the breach yet.
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Actress Divya Vinekar, who featured in Alia Bhatt's 'Darlings', passes away
Actress Divya Vinekar, who featured in the Alia Bhatt-starrer 'Darlings', has passed away. Her friend and colleague, RJ Rohini Ramnathan, confirmed the news on Instagram, describing her death as "sudden and unexpected". Vinekar also appeared in films, including the Vidya Balan-starrer 'Jalsa'.
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04:42 pm Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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Actress Divya Vinekar, who featured in the Alia Bhatt-starrer 'Darlings', has passed away. Her friend and colleague, RJ Rohini Ramnathan, confirmed the news on Instagram, describing her death as "sudden and unexpected". Vinekar also appeared in films, including the Vidya Balan-starrer 'Jalsa'.
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04:42 pm Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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What do Raavan's 10 heads symbolise?
In Hindu mythology, the 10 heads of Raavan carry different symbolic meanings, representing both his immense scholarly intellect and internal human vices. In one such interpretation, each head represents a human weakness: lust, anger, delusion, greed, pride, envy, intellect, mind, will, and ego. However, some traditions also associate them with Raavan's mastery of the four Vedas and six Shastras.
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05:00 pm Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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In Hindu mythology, the 10 heads of Raavan carry different symbolic meanings, representing both his immense scholarly intellect and internal human vices. In one such interpretation, each head represents a human weakness: lust, anger, delusion, greed, pride, envy, intellect, mind, will, and ego. However, some traditions also associate them with Raavan's mastery of the four Vedas and six Shastras.
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75-foot-tall Ravana effigy calling to eradicate 'Dimagi Naxals' prepared in Lucknow
A 75-foot-tall effigy of Ravana calling to eradicate "anti-national", "anti-Sanatan", and "dimagi naxals" has been prepared in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The effigy, which has been equipped with mechanical moving parts, has been prepared for Ravan Dahan at the Ramlila grounds in the capital of Uttar Pradesh. The festival of Dussehra is being celebrated across different parts of the country today.
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News By: Jayant Singh
05:00 pm Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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A 75-foot-tall effigy of Ravana calling to eradicate "anti-national", "anti-Sanatan", and "dimagi naxals" has been prepared in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The effigy, which has been equipped with mechanical moving parts, has been prepared for Ravan Dahan at the Ramlila grounds in the capital of Uttar Pradesh. The festival of Dussehra is being celebrated across different parts of the country today.
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Why is spotting Neelkanth bird on Dussehra considered auspicious?
Spotting a Neelkanth bird, also known as the Indian Roller, on Dussehra is considered auspicious as it is believed to bring good luck, victory and success. The bird is associated with Lord Shiva, who is often called "Neelkanth". According to Hindu beliefs, Lord Rama is said to have spotted the bird before setting out to defeat Ravana.
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05:30 pm Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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Spotting a Neelkanth bird, also known as the Indian Roller, on Dussehra is considered auspicious as it is believed to bring good luck, victory and success. The bird is associated with Lord Shiva, who is often called "Neelkanth". According to Hindu beliefs, Lord Rama is said to have spotted the bird before setting out to defeat Ravana.
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