Indore News: Ravana Market Booms Ahead Of Dussehra
**Indore’s Ravana Market Buzzes with Festive Spirit Ahead of Dussehra**
*Indore, Madhya Pradesh:* With Dussehra just around the corner, Indore is gearing up in full festive fervor. One of the major highlights this season is the Ravana Market near Malwa Mill, where more than 30 shops have sprung up, showcasing a vibrant collection of Ravana effigies in all shapes and sizes.
The effigies on display range from as small as 1 foot to towering heights of 51 feet. Prices vary accordingly, ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 51,000, based on size and design intricacy.
This year, artists are adding a contemporary twist by theming some effigies around modern-day evils such as terrorism, the Sindoor operation, and the controversial Raja case. “Earlier, everything was handmade—bamboo frames, painted faces, and stitched clothes. Now, with increased demand, we use readymade materials and printed designs for faster production,” explained Jitendra Kunare, organiser of the Ravana Market. He added, “Some of the larger effigies require professional printers to get the designs just right.”
The market has evolved into a bustling hub of activity, offering not only traditional Ravana figures but also symbolic representations of current societal issues. According to Kunare, this season’s market is expected to generate a turnover of Rs 40 to Rs 50 lakh, marking a steady growth compared to previous years. Impressively, preparations began even before Shradh to meet the growing demand.
Behind these stunning effigies is the artistic finesse of skilled painters like Deepak Jatav. He shared that the cost of painting ranges from Rs 200 to Rs 4,000 depending on the level of detail. “Every Ravana face has a story to tell—sometimes it’s not just the ten heads of mythology, but ten faces of today’s evils,” Jatav remarked.
Whereas artisans once had to manually collect bamboo, paper, and cloth, most materials are now pre-made and sourced from suppliers. This shift allows for quicker assembly and higher production capacity, meeting the needs of a bustling market.
As the festive season peaks, families, school groups, and event organisers continue to flock to the Ravana Market, eager to select the perfect effigy to burn—not just in celebration of Lord Ram’s victory, but also as a symbolic gesture to destroy the “Ravanas” of today’s world.
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*Experience the spirit of Dussehra and witness the creativity and craftsmanship that bring these powerful symbols to life in Indore’s Ravana Market.*
https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/indore-news-ravana-market-booms-ahead-of-dussehra
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