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Dussehra
The day Rama defeated Ravana β effigies of evil are burned across India
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is the tenth and final day of Navratri, celebrating Rama's victory over Ravana (the burning of Ravana's effigy at Ram Lila grounds) and Durga's victory over Mahishasura. It symbolises the victory of dharma over adharma.
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