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Dussehra celebrated across Punjab, Haryana

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Press Trust of India Chandigarh
Last Updated : Oct 03 2014 | 7:35 PM IST
Effigies of Ravana were burnt and people cutting across religious communities exchanged sweets and greetings as Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh today joined the nation in celebrating the festival of Dussehra.
Effigies of Ravana, his brother Kumbhkaran and son Meghnad were burnt and fire crackers set off at different places as scores of people watched.
A tight security arrangement was made around places where the effigies were burnt, officials said, adding, the celebrations held with enthusiasm passed off peacefully.
Reports of Dussehra celebrations have received from several parts of Punjab and Haryana and the two states' joint capital Chandigarh.
The festival marks the victory of forces of good over evil.

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First Published: Oct 03 2014 | 7:35 PM IST

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