In the vast tapestry of Indian mythology, few figures are as complex and controversial as Ravana. Known primarily as the ...

Ahead of Dussehra (October 12), artisans in west Delhi’s Titarpur share how Rama’s popularity has revived the demand for Ravana effigies. Here’s all the action from Ravana’s popular haunt ...

As part of their Diwali celebrations, ISWA, the Indian Society of Western Australia, was planning to burn an effigy of Ravana. This was not acceptable to the Tamils living in Western Australia.

“A ritual of burning effigy of demon king Ravana which represents the victory of good over evil. 'Ravana Dahan' commemorates the day when Lord Rama killed Ravana, as written in epic 'Ramayana ...