The festival of Vijayadashami symbolises the victory of good over evil. It is one of the most prominent festivals in India. This year Dussehra will be celebrated on October 12. This festival ...

Dussehra will be celebrated with enthusiasm across India on Thursday, marked by Ravan Dahan in various locations. On this occasion, let's look at TV stars who portrayed Ravan in popular serials over ...

New Delhi: The demon king of Lanka Ravana is the central character in all versions of Ramayana.

While the rest of the country would mark Dussehra on Thursday by burning effigies of Ravan as a symbol of the triumph of good over evil, the village of Bisrakh in Noida observes the day differently.

Devotees offer pray to Ravana on the day of Vijayadashami as the temple opens once a year on the day of Dussehra, in Kanpur on Thursday. (Pintu Verma) While effigies of Ravana are burned across India ...

Greater Noida: As towering effigies of Ravana are set to go up in flames across the country on October 2, the people of Bisrakh village near Greater Noida will mark Dussehra very differently. Here, ...

Dashanan Temple, UP: Dedicated to Ravana, this temple is said to have been built by Ravana himself, showcasing his reverence for Lord Shiva and attracting pilgrims from far and wide ...

According to locals, Bisrakh derives its name from Rishi Vishrava (also called Vishravas), the father of Ravan. They consider Ravan the "son of Bisrakh" and revere him for his wisdom and devotion to ...