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Dussehra
[Dussehra, Vijay Dashami Festival.]
Dussehra (tenth day) is an important festival of Hindus. The festival commemorates the triumph of Lord Rama over the Demon king, Ravana, the victory of good over evil. Ramlilas, which are plays depicting the various phases of Rama's life are brilliantly enacted. On the tenth day i.e. Vijaydashmi, gigantic sculptures of Ravana, his brother Kumbhkarna and son Meghnath stuffed with explosive material are placed in vast open grounds. These effigies are shot with arrows of fire by Rama, accompanied with his consort Sita and brother Lakhshmana signifying the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana in the battle to rescue Sita. Theÿ sculptures burst with a deafening blast and all the people shout in triumph and joy.
Dussehra
[Dussehra, Vijay Dashami Festival.]
Dussehra (tenth day) is an important festival of Hindus. The festival commemorates the triumph of Lord Rama over the Demon king, Ravana, the victory of good over evil. Ramlilas, which are plays depicting the various phases of Rama's life are brilliantly enacted. On the tenth day i.e. Vijaydashmi, gigantic sculptures of Ravana, his brother Kumbhkarna and son Meghnath stuffed with explosive material are placed in vast open grounds. These effigies are shot with arrows of fire by Rama, accompanied with his consort Sita and brother Lakhshmana signifying the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana in the battle to rescue Sita. Theÿ sculptures burst with a deafening blast and all the people shout in triumph and joy.