Muslim Family from Meerut Crafts Dussehra Effigies in Shimla for Decades
A Muslim family from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, has maintained a nearly 70-year tradition of crafting effigies of Ravana, Kumbhkaran, and Meghnad for Dussehra celebrations at Shimla's Jakhu Temple. For about 20 years, the family has worked at the temple, preparing these effigies as a symbol of the victory of good over evil. The family emphasizes communal harmony and brotherhood, reporting no issues in Shimla and highlighting their focus on daily livelihood over communal divisions.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (76/100). Lens Score 34/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, indiatvnews. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatvnews broke this story on 17 Oct, 02:11 am. Other outlets followed.