Huge effigies of mythological demon king Ravan were burnt at three major places, Jagatsinghpur, Paradip and Erasama, in Jagatsinghpur district on Saturday.
At Jagatsingpur, the Sriram Club hosted the event at the Collector’s office parade ground where ADM Sachidananda Sahoo lit fire in the Ravana effigy. Club president Bishnu Charana Mohanty along with Puja committee members coordinated the celebration.
The Ravana Podi was held at Anchalika Yuba Parishad ground in Erasama where Culture Minister Ashok Panda, local MLA Prashant Muduli and RS member Anubhaba Mohanty graced as guests.
Here, the district administration and police were in trouble as two organisations had applied for the permission. The organisation backed by MLA Prasanta Muduli got permission and the organisation backed by Paradip MLA Damodara Rout was denied permission due to delay in filing of application. Notably, Damodar Rout lit Ravana effigy at Erasama every year.
However, Rout lit the Ravan effigy at Ravan Podi held at sea beach in Paradip by the Sagar club.
Former municipality Chairman Kishori Parida chaired the meeting. A few supporters of Damababu were present.
