Srinagar, Oct 20 Kashmiri Pandits and other Hindus living in Kashmir on Tuesday celebrated Dussehra, a festival that marks the victory of good over evil, officials said.
Hundreds of people, including tourists, thronged the Sher-e-Kashmir cricket stadium to celebrate the festival organised by Kashmiri Pandit Sangarsh Samiti, they said.
Giant effigies of Ravan, Kumbhakaran and Meghnad were set afire at the practice grounds of the cricket stadium amidst thunderous cheers from the people assembled there, the officials said.
A festive atmosphere was witnessed at the venue as firecrackers were burst and sweets distributed among those present there, they added.
A large number of Muslims also witnessed the celebrations, the officials said.
The organisers of the festival thanked the administration and locals for their cooperation.
(PTI News)
