News from the East: Dussehra in Delhi

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1218
Date Released
6 Oct 1952
Date submitted
2 Oct 1952
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 7
Section Title
News from the East
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Dussehra in New Delhi. DESCRIPTION: Dussehra day always provides one of the greatest spectacles of the year in Delhi. In Hindu Mythology it marks the triumph of the good King Rama over the wicked King Ravana of Ceylon. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. Procession through street. Various shots of the procession, tableaux etc. through streets. At large open space three wicked kings are burned. Firework display as well as burning of the effigies. Streets crowded with Indians.
Keywords
Commemorations; Entertainment and leisure; Fires; Religion and belief
Card file number
57907
Credits:
Commentator
Lionel James Gamlin
Camera
Pat Mohan
Length of story (in feet)
80
Story extras:
Film clip

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'News from the East: Dussehra in Delhi', British Movietone News Issue No. 1218, 6 Oct 1952. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/18107 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)