Mathura outfit reiterates demand to stop burning Ravan effigy on DussehraLast Updated: October 02, 2025, 17:00 ISTRepresentational image (Image: News18)Mathura (UP), Oct 2 (PTI) The Lankesh Bhakt Mandal in Mathura has once again demanded that the practice of burning Ravan’s effigy on Dussehra be stopped, calling it an insult to the demon king who is revered by some as a great devotee of Lord Shiva and a scholar. Recommended Stories“Lankapati Ravan was a devout follower of Lord Shiva, a teacher of Lord Ram, a profound scholar, a seer of all three times and the composer of the Shiva Tandav Stotra. Burning his effigy repeatedly is an insult to Sanatan Dharma," Omvir Saraswat, president of the mandal, said. The organisation comprises mostly young Brahmins of the Saraswat gotra and other devotees of Lord Shiva. PTI COR KIS PRK RCFirst Published: October 02, 2025, 17:00 ISTNews agency-feeds Mathura outfit reiterates demand to stop burning Ravan effigy on DussehraDisclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.