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People burn an effigy of Ravana on the occasion of "Dassera" (Vijaya Dashmi) at the end of ten day long festival Ramleela at Azad Maidan, Mumbai on Monday,28 September 2009. Dussehra symbolizes the victory of good over evil in Hindu mythology. Dasara is also known as Navaratri, as in the first nine days the Divine Mother Goddess Durga is worshipped and invoked in different manifestations of her Shakti. The 10th day is in honor of Durga Devi.

Bollywood Actor Randeep Hoda performs Ashwa Puja on the occasion of Vijaya Dashmi festival celebration in Mumbai on Monday,28 September 2009. Dasara is also known as Navaratri, as in the first nine days the Divine Mother Goddess Durga is worshipped and invoked in different manifestations of her Shakti. The 10th day is in honor of Durga Devi. The basic purpose behind this festival is to worship feminine principle of the Universe in the form of the divine mother to remind the teachings of the Taitareeya Upanishad, "Matru Devo Bhava." Essence of the navaratri celebration at social level is to remind & respect all the women, who are the guardians of the family, culture, and national integrity, to take lead in times of crisis to guide the humanity towards the path of social justice, righteousness, equality, love, an

Bollywood Actor Randeep Hoda performs Ashwa Puja on the occasion of Vijaya Dashmi festival celebration in Mumbai on Monday,28 September 2009. Dasara is also known as Navaratri, as in the first nine days the Divine Mother Goddess Durga is worshipped and invoked in different manifestations of her Shakti. The 10th day is in honor of Durga Devi. The basic purpose behind this festival is to worship feminine principle of the Universe in the form of the divine mother to remind the teachings of the Taitareeya Upanishad, "Matru Devo Bhava." Essence of the navaratri celebration at social level is to remind & respect all the women, who are the guardians of the family, culture, and national integrity, to take lead in times of crisis to guide the humanity towards the path of social justice, righteousness, equality, love, an

A woman performs Ashwa Puja on the occasion of Vijaya Dashmi festival celebration in Mumbai on Monday,28 September 2009. Dussehra symbolises the victory of good over evil in Hindu mythology. Dasara is also known as Navaratri, as in the first nine days the Divine Mother Goddess Durga is worshipped and invoked in different manifestations of her Shakti. The 10th day is in honor of Durga Devi. The basic purpose behind this festival is to worship feminine principle of the Universe in the form of the divine mother to remind the teachings of the Taitareeya Upanishad, "Matru Devo Bhava." Essence of the navaratri celebration at social level is to remind & respect all the women, who are the guardians of the family, culture, and national integrity, to take lead in times of crisis to guide the humanity towards the path of

People look at burned effigy of Ravana on the occasion of "Dassera" (Vijaya Dashmi) at the end of ten day long festival Ramleela at Azad Maidan, Mumbai on Monday,28 September 2009. Dussehra symbolizes the victory of good over evil in Hindu mythology. Dasara is also known as Navaratri, as in the first nine days the Divine Mother Goddess Durga is worshipped and invoked in different manifestations of her Shakti. The 10th day is in honor of Durga Devi.

A woman buy flowers at Dadar Flower market on the eve of Dussera festival in Mumbai on Sunday,27 September 2009.

Crowd at at Dadar Flower market on the eve of Dussera festival in Mumbai on Sunday,27 September 2009.

Women buy flowers at Dadar Flower market on the eve of Dussera festival in Mumbai on Sunday,27 September 2009.

A shopkeeper adjust flowers to attract customer at Dadar Flower market on the eve of Dussera festival in Mumbai on Sunday,27 September 2009.

Delhi Police keep watch on effigy of Ravana,Meghnand and Kumbkaran at Subhash Maidn which are set to burn on the Occasion of Dussera in New Delhi on Sunday,27 September 2009.

Delhi Police keep watch on effigy of Ravana,Meghnand and Kumbkaran at Subhash Maidn which are set to burn on the Occasion of Dussera in New Delhi on Sunday,27 September 2009.

Craftsman gives the finishing touches to colourful effigies of the demon king Ravana displayed for sale on a sidewalk of a main thoroughfare in New Delhi on Saturday, 26 September 2009.

Craftsman gives the finishing touches to colourful effigies of the demon king Ravana displayed for sale on a sidewalk of a main thoroughfare in New Delhi on Saturday, 26 September 2009.

A girl with her mother admiring the idols of Ravna, at the blind school ahead of Dasara festival in New Delhi on Thursday, 24 September 2009.

THE DUSSERA POOJA AT THE MILL WAS ALWAYS SPECIAL. OWNERS SPENT LAVISHLY ON THE POOJA AS THE WORKERS WORSHIPPED THE MACHINES THAT BROUGHT WEALTH AND PROSPERITY. THE POMP IS NOT ANY MORE, BUT THE MANAGERS STILL ATTEND THE RITUAL THAT HAS LOT ALL ITS SHEEN.

People burn an effigy of Ravana on the occasion of "Dassera" (Vijaya Dashmi) at the end of ten day long festival Ramleela at Azad Maidan, Mumbai on Thursday, 09 October 2008.

An Artist who becomes the ‘Rama’ aims an arrow at huge effigy of Ravana on the occasion of "Dassera" (Vijaya Dashmi) at the end of ten day long festival Ramleela at Azad Maidan, Mumbai on Thursday, 09 October 2008.

People burn an effigy of Ravana on the occasion of "Dassera" (Vijaya Dashmi) at the end of ten day long festival Ramleela at Girgaum Chowpatty, Mumbai on Sunday, 21October 2007.

People look at the burned effigy of Ravana on the occasion of "Dassera" (Vijaya Dashmi) at the end of ten day long festival Ramleela at Girgaum Chowpatty, Mumbai on Sunday,21October 2007.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, left, performs worship on people dressed as Hindu Gods, Ram and Laxman during Dassera in New Delhi on Sunday, 21October 2007.Dassehra is also known as Vijayadashami is the culmination of Navaratri or nine nights festival and a celebration of the victory of good on evil.

Effigies of Ravana,Kumbhakaran & Meghnath bursts into flames at Dharmik Lila Committee Subhash Ground in New Delhi on Sunday,21October 2007. Symbolizing the victory of good on evil.

AICC President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi performs worship on people dressed as Hindu Gods, Ram and Laxman during Dassera in New Delhi on Sunday, 21October 2007.Dussehra is also known as Vijayadashami is the culmination of Navaratri or nine nights festival and a celebration of the victory of good on evil.

People buy flowers at Dadar Flower market on the eve of Dussera festival in Mumbai on Saturday,20 October 2007.

Effigies of the mythical demon King Ravana in front of Red Fort on the eve of Dussera festival in New Delhi on Saturday,20 October 2007.

Shopkeepers adjust flowers to attract customer at Dadar Flower market on the eve of Dussera festival in Mumbai on Saturday,20 October 2007.

People flooded at Dadar market on the eve of Dussera festival in Mumbai on Saturday,20 October 2007.