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Indian Cricketer Sourav Ganguly takes part in the immersion procession of goddess Durga"s idol at Behala in Kolkata on Wednesday, 30 September 2009.

Women apply traditional Sindur to each other as a ritual on Vijaya Dashami celebrations in Kolkata on Monday,28 September 2009.

Devotees on their way for the immersion of Goddess Durga idol to mark the end of the nine-day festival of Durga Puja at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Monday,28 September 2009.

A police constable performs "Shastra Pooja" on the occasion of Dasara at local police station in 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. 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 t

Devotees immersing the idol of Goddess Durga to mark the end of the nine-day festival of Durga Puja at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Monday,28 September 2009.

Children of Priyanka Vadhra during the festival of Dassera in New Delhi on in New Delhi 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".

Women apply traditional Sindur to each other as a ritual on Vijaya Dashami celebrations in Mumbai on Monday,28 September 2009.

An artist who becomes the ‘Ravana’ performs on the last day of episode of Ramayana during Ram Leela 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. 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 p

Congress President Sonia Gandhi worships people dressed as Hindu Gods Ram and Laxman on the occasion of Vijaya Dashmi festival celebration in New Delhi 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.

Devotees immersing the idol of Goddess Durga to mark the end of the nine-day festival of Durga Puja at the banks of river Brahmaputra in Guwahati on Monday,28 September 2009.

An artist who becomes the ‘Ravana’ performs on the last day of episode of Ramayana during Ram Leela 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. 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 p

Devotees on their way for the immersion idol of Goddess Durga to mark the end of the nine-day festival of Durga Puja at the banks of river Brahmaputra in Guwahati on Monday,28 September 2009.

Women apply traditional Sindur to each other as a ritual on Vijaya Dashami celebrations in Mumbai on Monday,28 September 2009.

Women apply traditional Sindur to each other as a ritual on Vijaya Dashami celebrations in Mumbai on Monday,28 September 2009.

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

A man 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 so

A woman and horse dressed as skeletons take part in a fancy dress competition for animals during 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, righ

Vice president Hamid Ansari and PM Dr. Manmohan Singh worship people dressed as Hindu Gods Ram and Laxman on the occasion of Vijaya Dashmi festival celebration in New Delhi 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.

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

Devotees immersing the idol of Goddess Durga to mark the end of the nine-day festival of Durga Puja at the banks of river Brahmaputra in Guwahati on Monday,28 September 2009.

A woman devotee on her way for the immersion of Goddess Durga idol to mark the end of the nine-day festival of Durga Puja at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Monday,28 September 2009.

People burn an effigy of Ravana on the occasion of "Dassera" (Vijaya Dashmi) at the end of ten day long festival Ramleela at Shivaji Park , 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.

People burn an effigy of Ravana on the occasion of "Dassera" (Vijaya Dashmi) at the end of ten day long festival Ramleela at Shivaji Park , 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.

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.

A woman blows conch during traditional Sindur utsav on Vijaya Dashami celebrations in Kolkata on Monday,28 September 2009.

Women apply traditional Sindur to each other as a ritual on Vijaya Dashami celebrations in Kolkata on Monday,28 September 2009.

Bengali women apply traditional Sindur to each other as a ritual on Vijaya Dashami celebrations at Aram Bag Durga puja samiti in New Delhi on Monday,28 September 2009.

People burn an effigy of Ravana on the occasion of Vijaya Dashmi festival celebration in New Delhi 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".

Children perform 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

Devotees immersing the idol of Goddess Durga to mark the end of the nine-day festival of Durga Puja in Yumuna river in New Delhi on Monday,28 September 2009.

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

Women apply traditional Sindur to each other as a ritual on Vijaya Dashami celebrations in Kolkata on Monday,28 September 2009.

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.

Bollywood Music Director Bappi Lahiri performs during Durga Puja celebration at Sarbojanik Durga Puja pandal in Mumbai on Saturday ,26 September 2009.

Bollywood Music Director Bappi Lahiri greets during Durga Puja celebration at Sarbojanik Durga Puja pandal in Mumbai on Saturday ,26 September 2009.

Bollywood Actor Rituparna Sengupta during Durga Puja celebration at Sarbojanik Durga Puja pandal in Mumbai on Saturday ,26 September 2009.

Devotees during Sandhya Aarti on the occasion of "Astomi" at a Traditional House Puja in Kolkata on Saturday,26 September 2009.