Dussehra 2026: 6 Indian Temples Where Ravana Is Worshipped
Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is one of the most important Hindu festivals, celebrating the victory of good over evil. Rooted in the Ramayana, the festival marks Lord Rama’s victory over the ten-headed demon king Ravana. While burning Ravana’s effigy is a major tradition during Dussehra, several places in India follow different customs, with communities worshipping Ravana for his knowledge, devotion to Lord Shiva and mythological associations.
In these regions, Ravana is not remembered only as Lord Rama’s adversary but also as a learned scholar and a devoted worshipper of Lord Shiva…
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- Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh
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- Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 12:29 pm IST
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