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17 October 2024

A child plays with light during the 'Deep Utsav or Light festival' before the Diwali festival in Feni, Bangladesh, on October 17, 2024. Diwali, also known as Deepavali and the ''festival of lights,'' is an ancient Hindu festival. Diwali marks the homecoming of the God Lord Ram after vanquishing the demon king Ravana and symbolizes taking people from darkness to light and the victory of good over evil.

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17 October 2024

A child plays with light during the 'Deep Utsav or Light festival' before the Diwali festival in Feni, Bangladesh, on October 17, 2024. Diwali, also known as Deepavali and the ''festival of lights,'' is an ancient Hindu festival. Diwali marks the homecoming of the God Lord Ram after vanquishing the demon king Ravana and symbolizes taking people from darkness to light and the victory of good over evil.

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17 October 2024

A child plays with light during the 'Deep Utsav or Light festival' before the Diwali festival in Feni, Bangladesh, on October 17, 2024. Diwali, also known as Deepavali and the ''festival of lights,'' is an ancient Hindu festival. Diwali marks the homecoming of the God Lord Ram after vanquishing the demon king Ravana and symbolizes taking people from darkness to light and the victory of good over evil.

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25 October 2022

Children's are seen bursting firecrackers during Diwali festival in Kolkata , India , on 25 October 2022 . Diwali is s Hindu festival celebrating the return of Lord Ram to his home after 14 years of exile.

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25 October 2022

Children's are seen bursting firecrackers during Diwali festival in Kolkata , India , on 25 October 2022 . Diwali is s Hindu festival celebrating the return of Lord Ram to his home after 14 years of exile.

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25 October 2022

A firecracker is seen bursting amidst lighted cityscape during Diwali festival in Kolkata , India , on 25 October 2022 . Diwali is s Hindu festival celebrating the return of Lord Ram to his home after 14 years of exile.

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11 October 2018

An indian artist dressed as Hindu God Ram , takes tea during a break of Ramleela , a play narrating the life of Hindu God Ram , in Allahabad on October 11, 2018 . Ramleela is the portrayal of the story of Lord Rama. In Ramleela the life of Rama is shown in the form of a series of plays. The complete life story of Rama is covered in ten days. It is one of the most popular festivals of North India. Ramlila is associated with the Vijayadashmi (Dussehra). During Ramlila, this story of Rama's life is portrayal to mark his victory over Ravana and his return to his kingdom. The central theme is “the victory of the good over the evil” During its performance, the Ramayana is constantly recited accompanied by music. It presents a fine blending of music, dance, mime and poetry before an enthusiastic and religious audience sharing every event of the story with the actors. The drama is portrayed by young boys and the play ends with Rama shooting burning arrows towards the figure of Ravana (containing firecrackers) which catches fire and burns marking the end of the evil Ravana. The festival of Ramlila ends with Dussehra. It is performed across the whole of northern India during the festival of Dussehra.

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11 October 2018

An indian artist dressed as Hindu Goddess and wife of God Ram, Sita , performs during the play of Ramleela , a play narrating the life of Hindu God Ram , in Allahabad on October 11, 2018 . Ramleela is the portrayal of the story of Lord Rama. In Ramleela the life of Rama is shown in the form of a series of plays. The complete life story of Rama is covered in ten days. It is one of the most popular festivals of North India. Ramlila is associated with the Vijayadashmi (Dussehra). During Ramlila, this story of Rama's life is portrayal to mark his victory over Ravana and his return to his kingdom. The central theme is “the victory of the good over the evil” During its performance, the Ramayana is constantly recited accompanied by music. It presents a fine blending of music, dance, mime and poetry before an enthusiastic and religious audience sharing every event of the story with the actors. The drama is portrayed by young boys and the play ends with Rama shooting burning arrows towards the figure of Ravana (containing firecrackers) which catches fire and burns marking the end of the evil Ravana. The festival of Ramlila ends with Dussehra. It is performed across the whole of northern India during the festival of Dussehra.

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11 October 2018

An indian artist dressed as Hindu God Ram , performs during the play of Ramleela , a play narrating the life of Hindu God Ram , in Allahabad on October 11, 2018 . Ramleela is the portrayal of the story of Lord Rama. In Ramleela the life of Rama is shown in the form of a series of plays. The complete life story of Rama is covered in ten days. It is one of the most popular festivals of North India. Ramlila is associated with the Vijayadashmi (Dussehra). During Ramlila, this story of Rama's life is portrayal to mark his victory over Ravana and his return to his kingdom. The central theme is “the victory of the good over the evil” During its performance, the Ramayana is constantly recited accompanied by music. It presents a fine blending of music, dance, mime and poetry before an enthusiastic and religious audience sharing every event of the story with the actors. The drama is portrayed by young boys and the play ends with Rama shooting burning arrows towards the figure of Ravana (containing firecrackers) which catches fire and burns marking the end of the evil Ravana. The festival of Ramlila ends with Dussehra. It is performed across the whole of northern India during the festival of Dussehra.

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11 October 2018

An indian artist dressed as Hindu God Ram , performs during the play of Ramleela , a play narrating the life of Hindu God Ram , in Allahabad on October 11, 2018 . Ramleela is the portrayal of the story of Lord Rama. In Ramleela the life of Rama is shown in the form of a series of plays. The complete life story of Rama is covered in ten days. It is one of the most popular festivals of North India. Ramlila is associated with the Vijayadashmi (Dussehra). During Ramlila, this story of Rama's life is portrayal to mark his victory over Ravana and his return to his kingdom. The central theme is “the victory of the good over the evil” During its performance, the Ramayana is constantly recited accompanied by music. It presents a fine blending of music, dance, mime and poetry before an enthusiastic and religious audience sharing every event of the story with the actors. The drama is portrayed by young boys and the play ends with Rama shooting burning arrows towards the figure of Ravana (containing firecrackers) which catches fire and burns marking the end of the evil Ravana. The festival of Ramlila ends with Dussehra. It is performed across the whole of northern India during the festival of Dussehra.

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11 October 2018

An indian artist dressed as Hindu God Ram , performs during the play of Ramleela , a play narrating the life of Hindu God Ram , in Allahabad on October 11, 2018 . Ramleela is the portrayal of the story of Lord Rama. In Ramleela the life of Rama is shown in the form of a series of plays. The complete life story of Rama is covered in ten days. It is one of the most popular festivals of North India. Ramlila is associated with the Vijayadashmi (Dussehra). During Ramlila, this story of Rama's life is portrayal to mark his victory over Ravana and his return to his kingdom. The central theme is “the victory of the good over the evil” During its performance, the Ramayana is constantly recited accompanied by music. It presents a fine blending of music, dance, mime and poetry before an enthusiastic and religious audience sharing every event of the story with the actors. The drama is portrayed by young boys and the play ends with Rama shooting burning arrows towards the figure of Ravana (containing firecrackers) which catches fire and burns marking the end of the evil Ravana. The festival of Ramlila ends with Dussehra. It is performed across the whole of northern India during the festival of Dussehra.

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11 October 2018

An indian artist dressed as Hindu God Ram , performs during the play of Ramleela , a play narrating the life of Hindu God Ram , in Allahabad on October 11, 2018 . Ramleela is the portrayal of the story of Lord Rama. In Ramleela the life of Rama is shown in the form of a series of plays. The complete life story of Rama is covered in ten days. It is one of the most popular festivals of North India. Ramlila is associated with the Vijayadashmi (Dussehra). During Ramlila, this story of Rama's life is portrayal to mark his victory over Ravana and his return to his kingdom. The central theme is “the victory of the good over the evil” During its performance, the Ramayana is constantly recited accompanied by music. It presents a fine blending of music, dance, mime and poetry before an enthusiastic and religious audience sharing every event of the story with the actors. The drama is portrayed by young boys and the play ends with Rama shooting burning arrows towards the figure of Ravana (containing firecrackers) which catches fire and burns marking the end of the evil Ravana. The festival of Ramlila ends with Dussehra. It is performed across the whole of northern India during the festival of Dussehra.

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11 October 2018

An indian artist dressed as Hindu God Ram , tperforms during the play of of Ramleela , a play narrating the life of Hindu God Ram , in Allahabad on October 11, 2018 . Ramleela is the portrayal of the story of Lord Rama. In Ramleela the life of Rama is shown in the form of a series of plays. The complete life story of Rama is covered in ten days. It is one of the most popular festivals of North India. Ramlila is associated with the Vijayadashmi (Dussehra). During Ramlila, this story of Rama's life is portrayal to mark his victory over Ravana and his return to his kingdom. The central theme is “the victory of the good over the evil” During its performance, the Ramayana is constantly recited accompanied by music. It presents a fine blending of music, dance, mime and poetry before an enthusiastic and religious audience sharing every event of the story with the actors. The drama is portrayed by young boys and the play ends with Rama shooting burning arrows towards the figure of Ravana (containing firecrackers) which catches fire and burns marking the end of the evil Ravana. The festival of Ramlila ends with Dussehra. It is performed across the whole of northern India during the festival of Dussehra.

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