Lord Rama's victory over Ravana

The day of Dussehra commemorates Rama's victory over Ravana and the conquest of Lanka by Rama. On this day, Hindus construct a large Ravana effigy out of wood, straw, or other flammable materials and set it on fire. The festival of Diwali honours Lord Rama's triumph over the evil King Ravana and marked the end of his 14-year ...