Dussehra 2024: 'Ravan Podi' To Be Held At 10 Places In Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The festivities of Durga Puja will conclude with the ‘Ravan Podi’ to be held at 10 places in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.

The burning of the demon-king will be accompanied by a spectacular display of fireworks.

According to sources, Commissionerate Police have allowed 10 Durga Puja mandaps – Jharpada, Baramunda, Naharkanta, Koradakanta, Bankual, Gopalpur, KIIT Road, Chandaka, and Simulia Patna Dola Jatra field & Kapil Prasad Football Ground – for Ravan Podi.

Below are the guidelines issued by Commissionerate Police for ‘Ravan Podi in the state Capital:

• A minimum distance of 100 meter shall be maintained between the spectators and the area where the display is out;
• Only authorized fireworks shall be used. No fireworks shall contain chlorate or a prohibitive explosive mixture;
• No display of fireworks shall be carried out when the wind velocity exceeds 50 kilometres per hour;
• Once the fireworks have been taken to the site, the site must not be left unattended or unprotected;
• No fireworks shall be ignited within 250 metres of a hospital, nursing home, schools unless consent from local authorities;
• Adequate fire fighting equipment, facilities and first-aid facilities shall be provided in consultation with the fire service authorities;
• No electrical wire shall be allowed within 20 meters of the area where the fireworks are laid down;
• No matches, lights or any article of flammable or hazardous nature liable to cause fire or explosion shall be brought or kept in the licensed premises except for firing purposes only;
• Before starting the display, it shall be ensured that the fireworks explode and the debris falls in the safe area; and
• The licensee shall keep records and accounts of all fireworks received, used and stock on hand.

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