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Dussehra 2017: Here’s how people are celebrating the victory of good over evil
Updated: October 1, 2017 7:13:40 pm
1 / 29Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami is celebrated on the 10th day of Navratri. It marks the historic victory of Lord Rama over the evil King Ravana. Effigies of the latter are burnt as a symbol of the victory of good over evil across the country. Here's a look at how people across the country are celebrating.
60-ft tall Ravana along with Meghnath and Kumbhkarna effigies were burnt on Dussehra in Salt Lake, Kolkata. (Source: Express Photo by Partha Paul)- 2 / 29
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Effigies of demon king, Ravana and his brother, Kumbhakaran and Ravana's son Meghnad are being placed on the eve of Dussehra festival at historical Red Fort ground. (Source: PTI)
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Workers install effigies of the demon King Ravana, his son Meghnad and brother Kumbhkarana, before they are set on fire during the Hindu festival of Dussehra.(Source: REUTERS)
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People on a swing ride at a Dussehra fair. (Source: PTI)
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People on a ferries wheel ride at a Dussehra fair. (Source: PTI)
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People on a swing ride at a Dussehra fair. (Source: PTI)
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An effigy of Ravana being set on fire during Dussehra celebrations,in Patna. (Source: PTI Photo)
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An effigy of demon king Ravana goes up in flames marking the end of Dussehra festival in Jammu. (Source: AP)
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Artists dressed up as Hindu gods shout religious slogans during Dussehra festivities in Jammu. (Source: AP)
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A crane is used to install an effigy of demon king Ravana on the eve of Dussehra festival at Gandhi Maidan in Patna on Friday. (Source: PTI)
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A worker fixes the leg of an effigy of Meghnad, the son of the demon king Ravana, before it is set on fire during the Hindu festival of Dussehra. (Source: REUTERS)
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Workers fix the head of an effigy of the demon King Ravana, before it is set on fire during the Hindu festival of Dussehra. (Source: REUTERS)
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People carry an effigy of the demon King Ravana for installation, on the eve of Dussehra festival on Friday. (Source: PTI)
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Boys run in a field where effigies of demon king Ravana have been erected to be set alight marking the end of Dussehra festival in Jammu. (Source: AP)
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Indian security officers perform rituals in front of weapons at their headquarters on Vijayadashmi/Dussehra festival, in Ahmedabad. The festival culminates with the burning of effigies of Ravana, signifying the victory of good over evil. Weapons are also worshipped on this day. (Source: AP)
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Volunteers of the Hindu nationalist organisation Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) takes part in the "Path-Sanchalan," or Route March during celebrations to mark the Vijayadashmi/Dussehra. (Source: REUTERS)
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Arms display during Vijaya Dashami procession in Gorakhpur. (Express photo by Vishal Srivastav)
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(Express photo by Vishal Srivastav)
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Effigies of Ravana about to be burnt down during Dussehra. (Express photo by Vishal Srivastav)
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Effigies of Ravana burnt down. (Express photo by Vishal Srivastav)
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An effigy of buffalo demon Ravana burning down during the occassion of Dussehra. (Express photo by Vishal Srivastav)
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An effigy of Ravana burning in flames as onlookers gaze on during Dussehra. (Express photo by Vishal Srivastav)
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(Express photo by Vishal Srivastav)
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