The viral footage shows the effigy of Ravan bursting into flames with a massive explosion. Spectators had gathered, phones in hand, to record the event.

An effigy of the demon king Ravana exploded duringa Dussehra event on Saturday, leading to comparisons with a "nuclear test".

The clip shows a sea of crowds waiting for the burning of the Ravana idol- with many holding their phones to record the event. However, shortly after the effigy was set ablaze, a massive explosion occurred,

A viral video on social media shows a towering effigy, part of the traditional Ravan Dahan, erupting with a massive explosion. Ravan Dahan or Nuclear Test The moment was captured in a now-viral video circulating on social media.

During a Dussehra celebration on Saturday, an effigy of the demon king Ravan erupted in a powerful explosion, leading many to compare the incident to a 'nuclear test'.