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Dussehra is a popular festival of the Hindus, and it marks the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana. Dussehra is also a symbolization of the triumph of warrior Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon, Mahishasura. Thus, it is a celebration of victory over evil. Also known as Vijaya Dasami, on this day theatrical enactments of this dramatic encounter is held throughout the country. In northern India, huge effigies of Ravana, Kumbhkarna and Meghnath are laid out in a vast open ground. Fireworks and crackers are placed inside the effigies. Artists dresses up as Rama, Sita and Lakshmana to enact the final moments of the battle. After the enactment, Rama takes his bow and shoots at the huge effigies with an arrow with a burning tip. Here is footage of the burning of effigies even as the crowds scream
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