In pictures: Dussehra celebrated across India as triumph of good over evil

Millions of people across India are marking Dussehra, one of the country's most widely celebrated Hindu festivals, with processions, prayers and the ceremonial burning of giant effigies to symbolise the triumph of good over evil.

The festival is observed with different rituals and traditions across different parts of the country but with grand celebrations everywhere.

It commonly marks the deity Lord Ram's victory over the mythological 10-headed king Ravan.

The festival coincides with Vijayadashami, celebrated in eastern, southern and other parts of India, to honour goddess Durga slaying the buffalo demon Mahishasura.

Source: BBC News World RSS (Open Press / Full Text)