Vijayadashami · Guide
Ravana Dahan: plan a safe family visit
Attend an organised public event; a home craft is for display and must not be burned. Keep home crafts display-only. Attend an organised event as spectators if appropriate for your family, follow barriers and staff instructions, and do not add fuel or fireworks to a craft.
Keep ready
- Official venue guidance
- Group contacts
- Return transport plan
Step by step
- 1Confirm the organiser, permitted venue and official entry arrangements.
- 2Locate exits and choose a meeting point away from the effigy.
- 3Stay behind barriers and follow stewards rather than moving with crowd surges.
- 4Leave if the space becomes crowded, smoky or uncomfortable
- 5 never bring fireworks or attempt ignition.
- 6Check the venue’s official entry and exit arrangements before travelling. Agree a meeting point, accompanying adults and a home alternative if noise, smoke or crowds are unsuitable.
Helpful notes
- Keep home crafts display-only. Attend an organised event as spectators if appropriate for your family, follow barriers and staff instructions, and do not add fuel or fireworks to a craft.
Plan ahead
Check the venue’s official entry and exit arrangements before travelling. Agree a meeting point, accompanying adults and a home alternative if noise, smoke or crowds are unsuitable.
Common questions
Can we burn a small Ravana craft at home?
Keep home crafts display-only. Attend an organised event as spectators if appropriate for your family, follow barriers and staff instructions, and do not add fuel or fireworks to a craft.
What should I arrange before the day?
Check the venue’s official entry and exit arrangements before travelling. Agree a meeting point, accompanying adults and a home alternative if noise, smoke or crowds are unsuitable.