Driving into Jaipur, we are greeted with gigantic effigies of Ravan and the demon Mahishasur
| Dussehra is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. It is a gazetted holiday in India, which is marked on the 10th day of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the month of Ashvin (Ashwayuja), according to the Hindu calendar. In particular it celebrates Lord Rama's victory over the demon king Ravan, and the victory of the goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasur. |
Driving into Jaipur, we are greeted with gigantic effigies of Ravan and the
demon Mahishasur
Hundreds of people are crowded into the arena where the late night drama takes
place
The animated story of good against evil is projected onto a large screen
Two large wood and paper effigies of Ravan and the demon Mahishasur are covered in decorative lighting
As the story reaches its conclusion, the effigies are set alight
