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Delhi Ramlila To Burn 30-Foot Cockroach Effigy Today To Promote Cleanliness

Reported by NDTV 20 Oct 2026, 12:19 pm IST 1 min read

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Crowds are expected to gather at the Pitampura grounds this evening as the giant structures go up in flames, blending the age-old ritual with a modern call for hygiene on Vijayadashami.

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Section: India
Places: Delhi
First reported by: NDTV
Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 12:19 pm IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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