Editorial photo #4970106 Religion and Belief

Dusshera Celebration In New Delhi

An effigy of demon king Ravana is set on fire during Dussehra festival celebrations in New Delhi, India, 08 October 2019. With traditional theatre and the burning of giant effigies, millions of Hindus across India are celebrating a religious festival that symbolises the triumph of good over evil. Plays are performed nightly that renact revered Hindu deity Ram's battle to kill the demon king Ravana. Dussehra is celebrated as the victory of the mythological Hindu God Lord Rama over the evil demon King Ravana. (Photo by Mayank Makhija/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #4970106
Date taken: 8 October 2019
Location: —
Photographer: Mayank Makhija/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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