Garba Celebration and Ravan Dahan
October 12, 2025 — Midwest
As part of the Vijayadashami celebrations, the AYUDH group led the Ravan Dahan at MA Center Chicago. The lead up to the event involved extensive planning and preparation by the AYUDH team to create the effigy of the demon king Ravana. 'Ravan Dahan' or the burning of the effigy represents the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana and symbolizes the triumph of good over evil.
As part of Amma's Vijayadashami 2025 message, Amma highlighted that 'the battle here is not merely external. It is symbolic of the conflict taking place within us every moment. This is why the performance of austerities and other spiritual practices are given precedence during Navarātri...'.
The days' events at MA Center Chicago capped off with Garba celebrations after the weekly satsang. 'Garba' is a popular dance form performed as part of Navaratri celebrations and all devotees present for the satsang participated in the dance.