Cockroach Effigy To Be Burned On Dussehra In Delhi To Promote Cleanliness | HT India

Published on Oct 19, 2026 06:03 pm IST

Delhi is set to mark Dussehra with a unique message on cleanliness, featuring a massive 30-foot cockroach effigy that will be burned during the festival. The unusual initiative aims to draw attention to the importance of hygiene, sanitation, and keeping the city clean. As Dussehra symbolises the victory of good over evil, this creative approach might bring a civic awareness message to the celebrations.

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