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Laxman played by Puneet Dwivedi pokes his head out from the make-up room during Dusherra celebrations on Calton Hill in Edinburgh. 5th October 2014
Dusherra, also known as Vijayadashmi, is a major Indian festival celebrated on the tenth day of Ashvin month according to the Hindu calendar. This day falls in the month of September or October. The day culminates a 9 day fasting period of Navratri in the Hindu culture. The day also coincides with immersion of the idol of Goddess Durga. The day is celebrated to commemorate the killing of Ravana by Lord Rama.
Photograph by Alex Hewitt
alex.hewitt@gmail.com
07789 871540
Dusherra, also known as Vijayadashmi, is a major Indian festival celebrated on the tenth day of Ashvin month according to the Hindu calendar. This day falls in the month of September or October. The day culminates a 9 day fasting period of Navratri in the Hindu culture. The day also coincides with immersion of the idol of Goddess Durga. The day is celebrated to commemorate the killing of Ravana by Lord Rama.
Photograph by Alex Hewitt
alex.hewitt@gmail.com
07789 871540
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