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Unlike The Rest Of India, This UP Village Worships Ravana On Dussehra
- Wednesday October 1, 2025
- India News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
While the country gears up to burn towering Ravana effigies on October 2, a village in Uttar Pradesh observes Dussehra in a unique way. The locals here worship Ravana, the demon king from the epic Ramayana.
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No Hanuman Temples, No Maruti Cars: This Maharashtra Village Worships A 'Demon'
- Friday August 22, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Nandur Nimba Daitya village in Maharashtra has a unique tradition of worshipping a daitya and avoiding all references to Lord Hanuman.
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Mahalaya 2023: Date, Time, And Significance Of This Auspicious Occasion
- Saturday October 14, 2023
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Mahalaya is a significant day for Hindus, as it is believed that Goddess Durga descends from heaven on this day to begin her battle against the demon Mahishasura.
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On Dussehra, This Maharashtra Village Performs 'Aarti' Of Ravana. Here's Why
- Wednesday October 5, 2022
- India News | Press Trust of India
Residents of a non-descript village in Maharashtra celebrate Dussehra in a different way as they perform the 'aarti' of demon king Ravana on the festival when his effigies are burnt in other parts of the country.
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Navratri 6th Day: Maa Katyayani Puja Mantra, Stotra And Aarti
- Thursday October 22, 2020
- India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee
6th Day of Navratri: Katyayanni Devi is worshipped today. Maa Katyayani symbolizes knowledge and courage. Devotees worship Katyayani Devi for happiness. Katyayani symbolizes fearlessness and abundance. According to scriptures, Goddess Durga assumed the form of Katyayani to destroy the demon Mahisasura and that is why she is also known as the 'warri...
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Dussehra 2019: In These Indian Temples, Demon King Ravana Is Worshipped
- Tuesday October 8, 2019
- India News | Agencies
Dussehra 2019: In Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, there are temples where demon king Ravana is worshipped for his scholarly skills.
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Navratri Day 6 Worships Warrior Goddess Katyayani. Know About Her
- Friday October 4, 2019
- India News | Edited by Richa Taneja
Navratri Day 6: Goddess Katyayani was created from the combined energies of the gods to end demon Mahishasura.
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"BJP Worships Ravana, Not Ram": Mamata Banerjee's Dig After Ayodhya Event
- Monday November 26, 2018
- India News | Press Trust of India
As the RSS and the VHP upped the ante for the construction of Ram temple at Ayodhya, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday alleged that the BJP is "worshipper of (demon king) Ravana" and not Lord Ram.
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State to 'worship demons' on January 26
- Sunday January 1, 2012
- Karnataka News | Express News Service
"Bhootaaraadane" - a ritual of worshipping demons widely practised in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi - is the theme of Karnataka's tableau which will be part of the Republic Day Parade on January 26 in the nation's capital.
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Unlike The Rest Of India, This UP Village Worships Ravana On Dussehra
- Wednesday October 1, 2025
- India News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
While the country gears up to burn towering Ravana effigies on October 2, a village in Uttar Pradesh observes Dussehra in a unique way. The locals here worship Ravana, the demon king from the epic Ramayana.
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www.ndtv.com
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No Hanuman Temples, No Maruti Cars: This Maharashtra Village Worships A 'Demon'
- Friday August 22, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Nandur Nimba Daitya village in Maharashtra has a unique tradition of worshipping a daitya and avoiding all references to Lord Hanuman.
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www.ndtv.com
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Mahalaya 2023: Date, Time, And Significance Of This Auspicious Occasion
- Saturday October 14, 2023
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Mahalaya is a significant day for Hindus, as it is believed that Goddess Durga descends from heaven on this day to begin her battle against the demon Mahishasura.
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www.ndtv.com
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On Dussehra, This Maharashtra Village Performs 'Aarti' Of Ravana. Here's Why
- Wednesday October 5, 2022
- India News | Press Trust of India
Residents of a non-descript village in Maharashtra celebrate Dussehra in a different way as they perform the 'aarti' of demon king Ravana on the festival when his effigies are burnt in other parts of the country.
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www.ndtv.com
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Navratri 6th Day: Maa Katyayani Puja Mantra, Stotra And Aarti
- Thursday October 22, 2020
- India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee
6th Day of Navratri: Katyayanni Devi is worshipped today. Maa Katyayani symbolizes knowledge and courage. Devotees worship Katyayani Devi for happiness. Katyayani symbolizes fearlessness and abundance. According to scriptures, Goddess Durga assumed the form of Katyayani to destroy the demon Mahisasura and that is why she is also known as the 'warri...
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www.ndtv.com
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Dussehra 2019: In These Indian Temples, Demon King Ravana Is Worshipped
- Tuesday October 8, 2019
- India News | Agencies
Dussehra 2019: In Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, there are temples where demon king Ravana is worshipped for his scholarly skills.
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www.ndtv.com
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Navratri Day 6 Worships Warrior Goddess Katyayani. Know About Her
- Friday October 4, 2019
- India News | Edited by Richa Taneja
Navratri Day 6: Goddess Katyayani was created from the combined energies of the gods to end demon Mahishasura.
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www.ndtv.com
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"BJP Worships Ravana, Not Ram": Mamata Banerjee's Dig After Ayodhya Event
- Monday November 26, 2018
- India News | Press Trust of India
As the RSS and the VHP upped the ante for the construction of Ram temple at Ayodhya, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday alleged that the BJP is "worshipper of (demon king) Ravana" and not Lord Ram.
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www.ndtv.com
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State to 'worship demons' on January 26
- Sunday January 1, 2012
- Karnataka News | Express News Service
"Bhootaaraadane" - a ritual of worshipping demons widely practised in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi - is the theme of Karnataka's tableau which will be part of the Republic Day Parade on January 26 in the nation's capital.
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www.ndtv.com