Why Ravan’s Legacy Continues to Influence Celebrations in India
12 Oct 2024
In Bisrakh, a village in Uttar Pradesh located just 40 kilometers from Delhi, residents consider themselves descendants of Ravan, whom they believe to be his birthplace. Instead of celebrating Dussehra with the traditional burning of effigies of Ravan, Kumbhakaran, and Meghnath, the villagers mourn Ravan’s death and perform rituals to...
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