PHOTOS: Hindus in India celebrate Navaratri, Dussehra and Durga Puja festivals
October 13, 2013
Indian child dressed like Hindu goddess Kali stands at the steps leading to a Hindu temple during Navaratri, or nine nights festival, in Jammu, India, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013.(AP Photo/Channi Anand) ( India Hindu Festival )
Indian devotees hold earthen lamps and candles as they take part in the Maha Aarti ritual at Hindu deity Umiya Mata temple on the eighth night of Navratri in Surat in the western Indian state of Gujarat. Every year thousands of devotees participate in this ritual, where they pray to nine different forms of Hindu Goddess Durga. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) ( APTOPIX India Hindu Festival )
Indian Hindus watch an effigy of the Hindu demon king Ravana, stuffed with fire-crackers, burn on the grounds of Bhadrakali temple in Amritsar on October 13, 2013 on the occasion of the Hindu festival of Dussehra. Held at the end of the Navratri (nine nights) Festival, Dussehra symbolises the victory of good over evil in Hindu mythology. On the night of Dussehra, fire-crackers and stuffed effigies of Ravana are set alight in open grounds across the country. NARINDER NANU/AFP/Getty Images ( 523755461 )
A couple carrying a baby watch Dussehra festivities in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013. Dussehra festival commemorates the victory of Hindu god Rama over Ravana. The burning of effigies of Ravana, signifying the victory of good over evil, brings the festivities to a close. (AP Photo/Tsering Topgyal) ( India Hindu Festival )
An Indian artist dressed as Hindu monkey god Hanuman stands near a burning effigy of Lanka, the abode of demon king Ravana, during Dussehra festivities in Jammu, India, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013. Dussehra festival commemorates the victory of Hindu god Rama over Ravana. The burning of effigies of Ravana, signifying the victory of good over evil, brings the festivities to a close.(AP Photo/Channi Anand) ( APTOPIX India Hindu Festival )
About 96,000 lamps illuminate Mysore Palace, a major tourist attraction, as part of the celebrations on the eve of last day of Dusshera festival in Mysore, India, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013. According to Hindu mythology the festival celebrates the slaying of the demon Mahishasura by the Goddess Chamundeeswari or Durga and the triumph of good over evil. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) ( India Hindu Festival )
An effigy of the ten-headed demon king Ravana burns during Dussehra celebrations in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013. Dussehra festival commemorates the victory of Hindu god Rama over Ravana. The burning of effigies of Ravana, signifying the victory of good over evil, brings the festivities to a close. (AP Photo /Manish Swarup) ( APTOPIX India Festival )
Indian Hindu devotees perform rituals with an idol before they are immersed in the Yamuna river as part of the Durga Puja festival in New Delhi on October 13, 2013. Durga Puja commemorates the slaying of demon king Mahishasur by goddess Durga, marking the triumph of good over evil. AFP PHOTO/ Andrew Caballero-ReynoldsAndrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images ( 523755265 )
An effigy of the ten-headed demon king Ravana burns during Dussehra celebrations in Mumbai, India, Sunday, Oct 13, 2013. Dussehra festival commemorates the victory of Hindu god Rama over Ravana. The burning of effigies of Ravana, signifying the victory of good over evil, brings the festivities to a close.(AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) ( India Hindu Festival )
ndian devotees dance around Hindu deity Umiya Mata temple on the eighth night of Navratri in Surat in the western Indian state of Gujarat. Every year thousands of devotees participate in this ritual, where they pray to nine different forms of Hindu Goddess Durga. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) ( APTOPIX India Hindu Festival )
Fireworks-laden effigies of the Hindu demon king Ravana (C), his brother Kumbhkuram (R), and son Meghanad, are set alight as Hindu devotees gather for their burning at dusk during the Hindu festival of Dussehra in New Delhi on October 13, 2013. Dussehra, which is celebrated at the end of the Navratri (nine nights) festival, symbolises the victory of good over evil in Hindu mythology. On the night of Dussehra fire-cracker stuffed effigies of demon king Ravana are set ablaze across the country. PRAKASH SINGH/AFP/Getty Images ( 523753465 )
An Indian Hindu devotee dressed as the God Rama covers his ears as an idol is destroyed by fire crackers during the Dussehra festival in New Delhi on October 13, 2013. Dussehra, which is celebrated at the end of the Navratri (nine nights) festival, symbolises the victory of good over evil in Hindu mythology. On the night of Dussehra fire-cracker stuffed effigies of demon king Ravana are set ablaze across the country. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images ( Del6255920 )
Bubul Haque, an Indian artist prepares an effigy of the demon king Ravana as another artist carries another effigy during preparations for the Dussehra festival celebrations, in Gauhati, India, Sunday, Oct. 13 2013. The festival commemorates the victory of Hindu god Rama over demon king Ravana, and a celebration of the victory of good over evil. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath) ( India Hindu Festival )
Indian Hindu devotees carry offerings on their heads to immerse in the Yamuna river as part of the Durga Puja festival in New Delhi on October 13, 2013. Durga Puja commemorates the slaying of demon king Mahishasur by goddess Durga, marking the triumph of good over evil. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images ( 523755273 )
An effigy of king Ravana, center, stands as one of his brothers burns during Dussehra festivities in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013. Dussehra festival commemorates the victory of Hindu god Rama over Ravana. The burning of effigies of Ravana, signifying the victory of good over evil, brings the festivities to a close. (AP Photo/Tsering Topgyal) ( India Hindu Festival )
An Indian Hindu devotee looks AT an idol as others perform rituals as part of the Durga Puja festival in New Delhi on October 13, 2013. Durga Puja commemorates the slaying of demon king Mahishasur by goddess Durga, marking the triumph of good over evil. AFP PHOTO/ Andrew Caballero-ReynoldsAndrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images ( 523755296 )
People react as an effigy of the ten-headed demon king Ravana burns during Dussehra celebrations in Mumbai, India, Sunday, Oct 13, 2013. Dussehra festival commemorates the victory of Hindu god Rama over Ravana. The burning of effigies of Ravana, signifying the victory of good over evil, brings the festivities to a close.(AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) ( India Hindu Festival )
An effigy of king Ravana's brother is seen as spectators raise their hands during Dussehra festivities in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013. Dussehra festival commemorates the victory of Hindu god Rama over Ravana. The burning of effigies of Ravana, signifying the victory of good over evil, brings the festivities to a close. (AP Photo/Tsering Topgyal) ( India Hindu Festival )
An Indian man carrying two children on his shoulder watches Dussehra festivities in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013. Dussehra festival commemorates the victory of Hindu god Rama over Ravana. The burning of effigies of Ravana, signifying the victory of good over evil, brings the festivities to a close. (AP Photo/Tsering Topgyal) ( India Hindu Festival )
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (2R) performs a religious ritual over performers dressed as Hindu God Rama (C) ahead of the burning of the effigy of the Ravana, during the Hindu festival of Dussehra in New Delhi on October 13, 2013. Dussehra, which is celebrated at the end of the Navratri (nine nights) festival, symbolises the victory of good over evil in Hindu mythology. On the night of Dussehra fire-cracker stuffed effigies of demon king Ravana are set ablaze across the country. PRAKASH SINGH/AFP/Getty Images ( 523753470 )
An effigy of the ten-headed demon king Ravana stands before it is burned during Dussehra celebrations in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013. Dussehra festival commemorates the victory of Hindu god Rama over Ravana. The burning of effigies of Ravana, signifying the victory of good over evil, brings the festivities to a close. (AP Photo /Manish Swarup) ( India Festival )
A couple carrying a baby watch Dussehra festivities in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013. Dussehra festival commemorates the victory of Hindu god Rama over Ravana. The burning of effigies of Ravana, signifying the victory of good over evil, brings the festivities to a close. (AP Photo/Tsering Topgyal) ( India Hindu Festival )
Indian Hindu devotees dressed as the God Rama pose for a photo for local families during the Dussehra festival in New Delhi on October 13, 2013. Dussehra, which is celebrated at the end of the Navratri (nine nights) festival, symbolises the victory of good over evil in Hindu mythology. On the night of Dussehra fire-cracker stuffed effigies of demon king Ravana are set ablaze across the country. AFP PHOTO/ Andrew Caballero-ReynoldsAndrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images ( 523755294 )
Bubul Haque, an Indian artist, prepares an effigy of the demon king Ravana as part of Dussehra festival celebrations, in Gauhati India, Sunday, Oct. 13 2013. The festival commemorates the victory of Hindu god Rama over demon king Ravana, and a celebration of the victory of good over evil. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath) ( APTOPIX India Hindu Festival )
An Indian Hindu devotee gestures as other devotees immerse an idol in the Yamuna river as part of the Durga Puja festival in New Delhi on October 13, 2013. Durga Puja commemorates the slaying of demon king Mahishasur by goddess Durga, marking the triumph of good over evil. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images ( 523755277 )
Indian Hindu devotees splash water on an idol after it was immersed in the Yamuna river as part of the Durga Puja festival in New Delhi on October 13, 2013. Durga Puja commemorates the slaying of demon king Mahishasur by goddess Durga, marking the triumph of good over evil. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images ( 523755298 )
People watch as effigies of the ten-headed demon king Ravana and his brothers are burned during Dussehra celebrations in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013. Dussehra festival commemorates the victory of Hindu god Rama over Ravana. The burning of effigies of Ravana, signifying the victory of good over evil, brings the festivities to a close. (AP Photo /Manish Swarup) ( India Festival )
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, blue turban, performs a ritual before people dressed as Hindu deities Ram, Lakshman and Hanuman during Dussehra celebrations in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013. Dussehra festival commemorates the victory of Hindu god Rama over Ravana. The burning of effigies of Ravana, signifying the victory of good over evil, brings the festivities to a close. (AP Photo /Manish Swarup) ( India Festival )
An effigy of the ten-headed demon king Ravana burns during Dussehra celebrations in Mumbai, India, Sunday, Oct 13, 2013. Dussehra festival commemorates the victory of Hindu god Rama over Ravana. The burning of effigies of Ravana, signifying the victory of good over evil, brings the festivities to a close.(AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) ( India Hindu Festival )
Bubul Haque, an Indian artist, prepares an effigy of the demon king Ravana as part of Dussehra festival celebrations, in Gauhati India, Sunday, Oct. 13 2013. The festival commemorates the victory of Hindu god Rama over demon king Ravana, and a celebration of the victory of good over evil. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath) ( APTOPIX India Hindu Festival )
An effigy of the ten-headed demon king Ravana stands before it is burned during Dussehra celebrations in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013. Dussehra festival commemorates the victory of Hindu god Rama over Ravana. The burning of effigies of Ravana, signifying the victory of good over evil, brings the festivities to a close. (AP Photo /Manish Swarup) ( India Festival )
An effigy of the ten-headed demon king Ravana burns during Dussehra celebrations in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013. Dussehra festival commemorates the victory of Hindu god Rama over Ravana. The burning of effigies of Ravana, signifying the victory of good over evil, brings the festivities to a close. (AP Photo /Manish Swarup) ( India Festival )
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