7 Places To Watch Ramlila and Ravan Dahan In Delhi for Dussehra 2026

For giant effigies, theatrical Ramlila performances, fireworks and the sort of Dussehra evening that calls for arriving early and staying late.

Copy Link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email WhatsApp Advertising Delhi goes all out for Dussehra, and Ramlila is a big part of the celebrations. In the days leading up to the festival, venues across the capital stage performances from the Ramayana, building up to Ravan Dahan on Vijayadashami, when effigies of Ravana, Meghnath and Kumbhkaran are set alight. Many grounds also host melas, with food stalls, festive crowds and plenty happening beyond the main event.

You know the drill from childhood: trailing around the Ramlila ground, candyfloss or freshly roasted peanuts in hand, craning your neck to catch a glimpse of the Ravan effigy going up in flames. Well, there's no need to leave that memory in the past. This year, Dussehra falls on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 , and Delhi has plenty of places to relive the experience, whether you're after a grand Ramlila production or a neighbourhood mela with a good view of Ravan Dahan. Here are the best Ramlila grounds and places to watch Ravan Dahan in the capital. And this time, you might just get a view without having to stand on your tiptoes.