This late Friday, Oct. 15, 2010 photo shows Indian artists dressed as Hindu goddess of valor Durga, center, and demon Mahishasura, right, enacting a scene of "Ashtami," or eighth day during Dussehra procession in Allahabad, India. Ashtami commemorates Durga's victory over Mahishasura. Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, the day Hindu god Rama killed the demon king Ravana will be celebrated on Oct. 17. Both the festivals celebrate the victory of good over evil.
This late Friday, Oct. 15, 2010 photo shows an Indian artist dressed as demon Mahishasura on a float during Dussehra procession in Allahabad, India. Dussehra festival commemorates the victory of Rama over Ravana, an evil ruler who had abducted Rama's wife, Sita Devi. Rama killed Ravana to free Sita. The burning of effigies of Ravana, signifying the victory of good over evil, brings the festivities to a close. It will be celebrated on Oct. 17
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