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Dussehra 2026: India Celebrates the Triumph of Good Over Evil
Millions across India have gathered to celebrate Dussehra, one of the nation's most significant Hindu festivals. The occasion marks the victory of righteousness over wickedness, highlighted by dramatic theatrical Ramlila performances, public processions, and the ritualistic burning of massive Ravan effigies. While Northern India focuses heavily on Lord Ram's epic defeat of the ten-headed demon king Ravan, other regions observe Vijayadashami to honor Goddess Durga's conquest over Mahishasura. Despite regional variations in rituals—from flower markets in Bengaluru to street plays in Uttar Pradesh—the core message of hope and moral victory remains universal.