India: Massive explosion of “Ravan Dahan” creates a Mushroom cloud

• The explosion, compared to a "nuclear test," left onlookers stunned.
• The video, now viral, shows the crowd eagerly awaiting the lighting of the effigy.
• The explosion sent a mushroom-shaped cloud into the sky, resembling a nuclear blast.

A Dussehra celebration took an unexpected turn on Saturday when an effigy of the demon king Ravan exploded during the Ravan Dahan ceremony, leaving onlookers stunned. A now-viral video captures the moment, showing the towering effigy erupting in a blast that internet users compared to a "nuclear test." The video has since made waves on social media as users react to the explosive spectacle.

Dussehra, or Vijayadashmi, stands as one of the most significant Hindu festivals, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. The celebration's highlight is the Ravan Dahan, during which people set ablaze effigies of Ravan, his brother Kumbhakarna, and his son Meghnath to commemorate Lord Rama's victory over the demon king.

In this particular Dussehra event, however, things took a surprising turn. The video, now circulating on social media, shows the crowd eagerly awaiting the lighting of the effigy, with phones out to capture the moment. Moments after the effigy ignited, a sudden, massive explosion sent a mushroom-shaped cloud into the sky, resembling a nuclear blast.

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