Ravan Podi 2024: 10 locations identified in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: As the vibrant Dussehra festival reaches its climax, Bhubaneswar prepares to celebrate one of its most anticipated traditions: Ravan Podi. This year, the Commissionerate Police has authorized 10 Puja Pandals across the city to host this spectacular event, marking a thrilling conclusion to the four-day festivities.

Locations for Ravan Podi Celebrations

Tonight, the air will be filled with excitement as gigantic effigies of the demon king Ravan are set to be ignited at several locations, including:

• Jharpada
• Baramunda
• Naharkanta
• Koradakanta
• Bankual
• Gopalpur
• KIIT Road
• Chandaka
• Simulia Patna Dola Jatra Field
• Kapil Prasad Football Ground

These sites will transform into vibrant hubs of celebration, drawing crowds eager to witness the symbolic victory of good over evil.

Safety First: Guidelines for Ravan Podi

In light of the excitement surrounding Ravan Podi, the police have issued a comprehensive set of guidelines to ensure public safety during the festivities:

1. Safety Distance: A minimum distance of 100 meters must be maintained between spectators and the fireworks display area.
2. Authorized Fireworks: Only approved fireworks may be used, with a prohibition on those containing chlorate or any other dangerous explosive mixtures.
3. Weather Precautions: Fireworks displays will be halted if wind speeds exceed 50 kilometers per hour, ensuring safety from stray embers.
4. On-Site Security: Once fireworks are transported to the site, the area must remain attended and protected.
5. Restricted Areas: Fireworks may not be ignited within 250 meters of hospitals, nursing homes, or schools without prior consent from local authorities.
6. Emergency Preparedness: Adequate firefighting equipment and first-aid facilities must be on-site, coordinated with fire service authorities.
7. Electrical Safety: No electrical wires are allowed within 20 meters of the fireworks area to prevent accidental ignitions.
8. Flammable Materials: Matches, lighters, or other hazardous materials are prohibited on-site, except for the purpose of igniting fireworks.
9. Safety Checks: Before starting the display, organizers must ensure that fireworks will explode safely and that debris will fall into designated safe zones.
10. Record Keeping: Licensees must maintain detailed records of all fireworks received, used, and in stock.