Dussehra celebrations in Mumbai, India
By Wang Cong, Published: 2016-10-12 17:31:10
Local Hindus in Mumbai, India celebrate the traditional Dussehra festival on the night of October 11 by watching a stage production depicting the final battle between Lord Rama and the demon king Ravana. The festival, also known as Vijayadashami, commemorates the triumph of Lord Rama over Ravana in a 10-day battle, representing the victory of good over evil. Photo: Wang Cong/GT
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The demon king Ravana featured in the stage production. Photo: Wang Cong/GT
Crowds queue at the entrance to the stage production. Photo: Wang Cong/GT
A crowd of people watch the stage play. Photo: Wang Cong/GT
An effigy of the demon king Ravana towers over onlookers in Mumbai. Photo: Wang Cong/GT