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Fact Check; श्रीलंका में मिली कुंभकर्ण की तलवार, वायरल हुआ मनघड़ंत दावे का वीडियो; जानें सच्चाई

Kumbhakarna’s sword Fact Check: सोशल मीडिया पर एक वीडियो श्रीलंका से लेकर भारत तक में वायरल हो रहा है, जिसमें एक विशालकाय तलवार की चार तस्वीरें हैं। दावा किया जा रहा है, कि इन तस्वीरों में दिख रही तलवार कुंभकर्ण की है। इस रिपोर्ट के जरिए हम इस दावे की सच्चाई की फैक्ट चेक कर रहे हैं। दावा:- वायरल हो रही इन तस्वीरों में रामायण काल के कुंभकर्ण की तलवार दिखाई गई है। श्रीलंका समेत भारत तक में…

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Who were parent and siblings of Ravana

The parents of Rāvaṇa were Viśravas (Brahmin) and Kaikasī (Rakshas). Viśravas is the son of Pulastya Brahma, one of the mind born son of the creator Brahma.

What were the names of Ravana's brothers and sisters?

The lineage of Viśravas is explained in detail in Chapter 8 of Upodghata Pada of Brahmanda Purana.

38-40: Viśravas married Devavarṇinī, the daughter of Brihaspati, Puṣpotkaṭā and Vākā, the daughters of Mālyavān, Kaikasī, the daughter of Mālin. Listen to his children begot of these. Devavarṇinī gave birth to Vaiśravaṇa the eldest son.

44-46: On seeing him, his father said "This is Kubera(the ugly bodied one)". He was Kubera on account of his deformed body. He was thus marked by his name. Since he was the son of Viśravas and also due to his resemblance, he would be known by the name Vaiśravaṇa.

47. Kaikasī gave birth to Rāvaṇa, Kumbhakarṇa and śūrpaṇakhā, a daughter. Vibhīṣaṇa is the fourth among her children.

55-56. Mahodara, Prahasta, Mahāpārśva and Khara were the sons of Puṣpotkaṭā. She had a daughter (named) Kumbhinasī. Also Triśiras Dūṣaṇa and Vidyujjihva the Rākṣasā are remembered as the sons of Vākā. There was a daughter named Anupālikā.

57. Thus these ten Rākṣasās, the descendants of Pulastya, were of very cruel activities. They were of very terrible pursuits ever since their birth. All of these were unassailable even to the devas.

Hence from the above excerpt of Brahmanda Purana, it is clear that Rāvaṇa had thirteen siblings(10 brothers and 3 sisters). They were:

Kubera

Kumbhakarṇa

śūrpaṇakhā

Vibhīṣaṇa

Mahodara

Prahasta

Mahāpārśva

Khara

Kumbhinasī

Triśiras

Dūṣaṇa

Vidyujjihva

Anupālikā

From verse 57, we know that only ten of these are of cruel activity and other four are not. But it is not mentioned who are those cruel descendants.

In addition to the other answers, it is also important to trace the lineage of Kaikasi to understand Ravana's adharmic actions.

A Pishacha (wicked ghostly cannibal) named Aj had a daughter named Jantudhanaa. She married Rakshasa (fierce cannibalistic younger son of Kashyapa and Khashaa) and had a daughter named Yatudhana. In turn, Yatudhana gave birth to Heti, Praheti and 8 others [Ref: Brahmanda Purana Upodghaata paada 7.43-90]. All her descendants are called Yatudhana-Rakshasas.

Heti’s descendants were Malyavan, Sumali and Mali. Kaikasi (daughter of Yatudhana-Rakshasa Sumali) married Vishrava (son of the pious Rishi Pulastya). Their children were Ravana, Kumbhakarana, Surphanka and Vibhishana [Ref: Ramayana 7.4-5, 7.9]. They and their descendants were the Kaikasi-Rakshasas or simply Rakshasas.

Thus, Ravana was a son of a Brahmin father and a Yatudhana-Rakshasa (hybrid descendant of a Pishacha and a Rakshasa) mother.

Source: 'Essence of the Fifth Veda' by Gaurang Damani page 14.

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Shri Rama Killing the Demon Kumbhakarana Artist Rabi Behera. Folk Art Watercolor on Patti. (via Exotic India)

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Lord Ram defeated the evil king Ravana and returned to his glorious kingdom. It was a huge win and in order to honour it, huge effigies of Ravana, Meghnada and Kumbhakarana

are burnt on Dussehra on this day. Here are Happy Dussehra wishes, messages and quotes you can send to your family and friends. #SahadevJi #HappyDussehra

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Are you suffering from sleep disorder?

  "Early to bed, early to rise, makes the man healthy, wealthy and wise". This famous quote by Benjamin Franklin stands very apt, as a proper healthy nighttime sleep will lead to a successful lifestyle. For ages, sleep has astounded scientists due to its intricacies. To date even after so much research, the proper nature, need and advantages are still pondered.  Reference of sleep disorder can be found in the impeccable observation of Charles Dickens famous story in the Pickwick papers as Joe the fat boy, who was suffering from sleep apnoea. Even in Ramayana, Kumbhakarana used to sleep 6 months was described as a huge, fat, giant who used to wake up after his appetite used to goes down. The link between appetite and sleep center was probably known, as currently it is known through experiments that area of brain i.e. Lateral thalamus is involved in sleep-wake cycle correlating with food intake. Sleep deprivation tends to cause excessive weight gain leading to obesity and possibly other metabolic disorders such as Diabetes. In Indian culture, a person who sleeps more is considered to be happy and prosperous. However excessive daytime sleepiness could be a symptom of obstructive sleep apnoea. Risk factors such as male gender, post-menopausal women, small jaw bone size, and enlarged tonsil etc may contribute to upper airway collapse leading to sleep apnea. Even snoring is a symptom of sleep apnea. So all snorers are having OSA(obstructive sleep apnea)??, probably not, however, a proper medical examination is required. Apnoea as defined as a temporary cessation of breathing leads to sleep fragmentation which in turn causes a lack of nighttime sleep causing frequent awakening and excessive daytime somnolence. This fragmentation can be micro fragmentation which does not lead to a proper awakening i.e. getting out of the bed, however leads to tremendous fatigue of the brain due to improper sleep. Symptoms such as restless sleep, Waking up choking or gasping, morning headaches, dry mouth, or sore throat, Waking up often to urinate, Waking up feeling unrested or groggy, trouble thinking clearly or remembering things can happen due to OSA. Apart from reduced quality of work and compromised lifestyle, OSA can lead to Type 2 diabetes, neuropsychiatric, cardiovascular and fatty liver like complications. As per the national Indian survey, OSA is prevalent in almost 6-11% of the population which goes unnoticed due to the subtle nature of the disease. In the USA, it is estimated that an OSA patient is 4 times more likely to cause a road traffic accident. The first and foremost need is to detect and consider it as a treatable disease. Treatment of this disorder leads to a phenomenal change in the quality of work and improves lifestyle. The treatment is often weight reduction, lifestyle changes and most importantly external pressure devices which are to be worn at night time. These devices splint the airway and open it for proper breathing. Next time you see an obese person sleeping and snoring in a waiting area/meeting/online conference, please don’t jeer at the person instead help him/her to get evaluated for OSA. Together we can stop this silent, subtle and slow killer.

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इस वर्ष रावण, मेघनाथ और कुंभकरण के पुतलों को गंगा में विसर्जन कर मनाया गया दशहरा

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इस वर्ष रावण, मेघनाथ और कुंभकरण के पुतलों को गंगा में विसर्जन कर मनाया गया दशहरा

ऋषिकेश 25 अक्टूबर 2020,  कोरोनाकाल के कारण इस बार लगभग सभी त्यौहार फिके पढ़ रहे हैं। इस वर्ष त्रिवेणी घाट पर दशहरा कुछ अलग अंदाज में मनाया गया। इस बार रावण, मेघनाथ व कुंभकरण के पुतलों को ना जला कर गंगा में विसर्जन किया गया!

प्रत्येक वर्ष त्रिवेणी घाट आईडीपीएल लक्ष्मण झूला सहित आसपास के क्षेत्रों में दशहरे का पर्व धूमधाम से मनाया जाता है। मगर इस वर्ष कोरोना की वजह से सभी कार्यक्रम स्थगित रहे। मगर सुभाष क्लब दशहरा कमेटी के सदस्यों ने परंपरा का निर्वहन जरूर किया। कमेटी के सदस्यों ने त्रिवेणी घाट पर 10 फुट का रावण 3 फुट का कुंभकरण और 3 फुट का मेघनाथ बनाया। मौके पर विधि विधान से पूजा करने के बाद पुतलों को गंगा में विसर्जित कर दिया गया।

कमेटी के संरक्षक राहुल शर्मा ने बताया कि इस वर्ष दशहरे को लेकर सरकार से कोई भी दिशानिर्देश पुतले दहन के लिए नहीं मिले। इसकी वजह से कार्यक्रम स्थगित रखे गए। क्योंकि पुतला दहन के कार्यक्रम देखने के लिए हजारों लोग त्रिवेणी घाट पहुंचते हैं। ऐसे में सोशल डिस्टेंस का पालन होना मुश्किल है होता। इसलिए कमेटी के सदस्यों ने परंपरा को निभाने का निर्णय लिया। रावण कुंभकरण और मेघनाथ के पुतले बनाकर पूजा अर्चना की गई। जिसके बाद पुतलों को गंगा में विसर्जित कर दिया गया।

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Happy Dussehra 2018: Dussehra  is celebrated on the 10th day of Navratri. It is also called  Vijay Dashmi. This year, it will fall on October 19. Exactly, Vijayadashami is a mixture of two words- Vijaya meaning victory and dashami denotes to tenth. On the additionally, Dussehra is also resulting from two Sanskrit words- dasha and hara which mean ten and defeat correspondingly.

The Dussehra which marks the victory of moral over immoral falls in the month of Ashvin, as per Hindu lunar calendar. 

 Dussehra is celebrated in different ways across India. While in North and West India, it is primarily about burning the massive statues of Ravana, Meghnad and Kumbhakarana, in Eastern regions, idols of Goddess Durga are immersed in water bodies.

 In Jharkhand, Bihar West Bengal and, where Durga Puja celebration boosts from the sixth day of Navratri ends on Dussehra. As per myth, Goddess Durga waged a nine-day battle against Mahishasura, finally killing him on the tenth day.

 In states like Delhi, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Ram Lila is organised which starts on the 1st day of Navratri and ends on the final day. Artistes perform on some epic arrangements from Hindu epic Ramayana. Prayers are chanted and folk songs are sung amidst the performances. 

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Why, When and How Dussehra is Celebrated and Where you should do it

India is a land of festivals, and the biggest fiestas of them all is Diwali. But 20 days before the euphoria of the Festival of Lights comes another cultural carnival that's equally crucial as per the Hindu mythology and observed with great enthusiasm. And that festival is Dusshera, which marks Lord Rama's victory over Ravana. Dussehra or Vijayadashami also commemorates the end of Navratri, a nine-day long festival. Keep reading to know more about Dussehra and the best places to celebrate it.

Why is Dussehra Celebrated?

Dussehra is shrouded in Hindu epics and mythology. While in some areas of the country it commemorates the day when the warrior Goddess Durga came victorious over buffalo demon Mahishasur, in other places it marks the day when Lord Rama killed Ravana, who abducted his wife, Sita.

When is Dussehra Celebrated?

Dussehra falls on the tenth day of the Ashvin month of the Hindu calendar, which typically falls in September or October of the Gregorian calendar. This year, India and the world will be observing Vijayadashami on the 19th day of October.

How is Dussehra Celebrated?

Dussehra is celebrated in varying ways in different parts of the country. In most parts, huge effigies of the demon king Ravana are burnt to symbolise the victory of good over evil. In others, people carry out large processions with idols of various deities like Durga, Saraswati, Lakshmi, Karthik and Ganesh and immerse those in rivers and other water bodies.

People also participate in Ram Leela, wherein they enact the crucial events of Ramayana. The plays continue for nine days of Navaratri and Dussehra is the final act where Lord Rama kills Ravana.

Where to Celebrate Dussehra?

We Indians are really fond of our festivals, and Dussehra is no exception to that. No matter where you go during the festive season, you are sure to be swept away by high spirits and glee. But there are some places where you can indulge in a truly unique Dussehra celebration. Wondering what places are these? Just keep reading.

1.       Delhi

As Dussehra makes its way, the bustling national capital turns into a playground of Ram Leelas. And the best place to view this enactment of Ramayana is Ramlila Maidan. Thousands of Delhiites flock to this sprawling ground on every day of Navaratri to attend the show. On the day of Dussehra, huge effigies of Ravana and his brothers Kumbhakarana and Meghanath are erected and burned down to ashes. Besides, the same view can also be captured in almost all major playgrounds.

2.       Kolkata

If you have never witnessed the festivities of Kolkata during Vijayadashami, then you ought to book cheap flight tickets to this capital of West Bengal the next time you get a chance. The five-day festival of Durga Puja observed right before Vijayadashami is an extravaganza that keeps the streets of the city swamped with devotees. It is perhaps the best time to visit Kolkata.

3.       Mysore

If you plan on celebrating Dussehra in the southern part of the country, then Mysore is your best bet. The tradition of celebrating this festival traces its origin back to the 15th century with the king of Vijayanagara. Ever since, the festival is celebrated on an unparalleled scale. The already gorgeous Mysore Palace illuminated by 100000 light bulbs is a true spectacle during this time; enough for you to grab a cheap flight booking offer and fly off to the South Indian city.

4.       Kullu

You may not be expecting to find this renowned hill station on this list, but there’s more to Kullu than meets the eye. This small in Himachal Pradesh, blessed with bounties of nature, shows off its rich culture as Dussehra arrives. Idols of more than 200 regional deities are brought from nearby towns and villages to be a part of the Lord Raghunath’s Rath Yatra. The tradition was started by Raja Jagat Singh of Kullu in the 17th century. It is the only festival where different deities are assembled at one place and worshipped together.

5.       Bastar

Bastar, the heart of the tribal Chhatisgarh, is where you can be a part of a 75-day Dussehra celebration that is all about spirituality, nature, and the presiding deity of the region, Devi Danteshwari. The local monarch King Purushottam Dev is believed to have started this tradition of celebrating Dussehra in the 13th century. Travel to Bastar and get ready to witness a unique way of celebrating Dussehra.

Isn’t it amazing that you could celebrate one festival in so many different ways in one place? India is truly incredible!

Book plane tickets and travel to any of the above-mentioned destinations and celebrate Dussehra like you have never done before.

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Dussehra celebrated in Bengal

Dussehra celebrated in Bengal

Kolkata  Dussehra, the Hindu festival signifying the victory of good over evil, was celebrated across West Bengal on Saturday.

Effigies of Ravana, Meghnada and Kumbhakarana were torched at various places, including the Salt Lake Central Park, to mark the celebrations.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took to Twitter to wish the people on the festival.

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Know The Importance, Story And Muhurat Of Dussehra Festival

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Date, Auspicious Timings And Importance Of Dussehra 2017

Coming on the heels of the vibrant, pulsating festival of Navaratri is the festival of Dussehra, which marks the victory of good over evil. This year Dussehra festival falls on September 30, 2017. Dussehra is celebrated around 20 days prior to Diwali, the festival of lights. There are many legends in Hindu folklore which recount the stories and significance of the festival. The most widespread legend is that Dussehra festival, which is also known as Vijaya Dashami, is the day on which Lord Rama killed the 10-headed demon king Ravana, who had adbucted Lord Rama's wife Sita, and it signaled the victory of good over evil.

Shubh Muhurat on Dussehra 

The nine day Navratri Festival culminates in Dussehra. Durga puja is also a part of Navratri celebrations. People finally immerse the Goddesses' idols on Dussehra in West Bengal and other eastern parts of the country. It is said that any time on the Dussehra is auspicious. We don't need to see any special muhurat for buying something new (like property, vehicle, etc) on Dussehra day as the entire day is full of positivity and  good luck. 

              Ramlila And The Burning Of The Effigies Of Ravana

Dussehra festival is celebrated all over the country by organizing fairs, enacting the Ramlila, bursting of firecrackers and finally the burning of the effigies of Ravana, and his brother Kumbhakarana and son Meghnad. During. Ramlila is a drama enacted on stage which depicts the most momentous events of the great epic Ramayan right from the time of the birth of Lord Rama, the kidnapping of Sita by Ravana, the meeting with Hanuman and Sugreev and finally the slaying of the demon king Ravana. Even God takes human form to finish the evil. But by winning His grace man can do anything. We have the means to win  His grace for you. Are you interested in enriching your life? Do you want to make success in business? If yes, buy the Business Ask A Question Report, resolve your query about future and surge ahead in business. 

Goddess Durga Slays The Fierce Mahishasura

As per another legend, Dussehra is celebrated with great fervor in the eastern parts of the country, chiefly in Kolkata, to observe the killing of the feared demon Mahishasura by Goddess Durga after a long-drawn-out battle. For four days during Dussehra celebration, people pray to an idol of Goddess Durga performing various rituals, and on the fifth day the idol is submerged in a river amidst great pomp and ceremony. It commemorates the return of the Goddess to her husband Lord Shiva's abode on Mount Kailash after slaying Mahishasura. The symbolic message here is that we too should keep our distance from evil forces and only stay in the company of good people. The power of Mother Goddess is infinite. And you can win her grace using astrological tools. You can get any problem resolved including marriage. Are you facing problems in marriage? You can get it solved using our Marriage Ask a Question Report. 

The Tree That Protects The Weapons Of the Pandavas

Yet another legend about Dussehra has its roots in the other great epic of India, the Mahabharata. When the five Pandava brothers, who each had a distinctive weapon, are banished to the forest, they hide their weapons in a tree. On their return from exile, they find their weapons still safe in the tree, so they worship the tree before going back to do battle with their sworn enemies the Kauravas, which they eventually win with the help of Lord Krishna.

Auspicious Day To Buy Vehicles And Property

Dussehra usually comes in the months of September or October immediately after the nine-day festivities of Navaratri. It marks the ending of the monsoon season, and is also called Vijaya Dashami. Dusshera in Sanskrit literally means 'remover of bad fate', while for some it marks the time to break their nine-day fast of Navaratri. Dussehra is also considered a very auspicious day for buying vehicles and property.

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Fair & Festivals In Rajasthan

1. Camel Festival Bikaner:

The BikanerCamel Festival is organized in the beautiful city of Bikaner, Rajasthan by the state’s Tourism Department. The desert town of Bikaner is located in the Northern part of Rajasthan. The festival is organized every year in the month of January or late December to emphasize the value of ship of the desert – “Camel”. The two day festival is marked by different interesting activities. This festival starts off with a magnificent procession of bedecked camels against the red sandstone backdrop of the Junagarh Fort (1588-1593) in the town.

2. Nagaur Fair:

Nagaur Fair is the second biggest fair in India. The fair goes on for eight days. NagaurFair, Rajasthan is held every year during the month of Jan-Feb.  It is popularly known as the Cattle fair of Nagaur. This is because the Nagaur Fair is mainly all about trading of animals. Approximately 70,000 bullocks, camels and horses are traded every year in this fair. The animals lavishly decorated and even their owners dress up wearing colorful turbans and long moustaches.

3. Kite festival:

Kite festival of Jaipur is observed on the day of Makar Sankranti or Uttarayan. Celebrated on 14th of January to mark the transition of the sun from dhanu rashi (Sagittarius) to makara rashi (Capricorn), the day is considered auspicious. It is said that Uttarayan or northward journey of the sun begins on the day of Makar Sankranti. A prominent one out of the festivals of Rajasthan is the Kite Festival. Certainly, it’s a festival that is unique in its own way. The colourful kites hovering over whole of Rajasthan brighten up the skies. This festival is largely celebrated in Jaipur and Jodhpur. The kites-with-lights flown add to the fancy of the festival. If you like kite flying, this is the festival for you.

4. Baneshwar Fair Baneshwar:

BaneshwarFair is a five days event starting from Shukla ekadeshi of Magh month, as per the Hindu calendar. This is the unique and biggest tribal fair of the country that attracts lakhs of devotees. This fair is annually held in Dungarpur, Rajasthan. The name Baneshwar is derived from the holy Shiva Linga located in the Shiv temple in Dungarpur. ‘Baneshwar’ in the local language Vagdi means ‘master of delta’. The fair is organised at the delta formed by rivers- Mahi and Som. The fair continues till Shukla Purnima of Magh. Baneshwar is situated 24 kms away from Aspur, which is in the Dungarpur district.

5. Gangaur Festival:

Gangaur is one of the most vivid festivals rejoiced with great enthusiasm and happiness all over the Indian state of Rajasthan. In the word Gangaur, ‘Gan’ is the synonym for Lord Shiva whereas ‘Gaur’ stands for Gauri or Goddess Parvati. But mainly, this festival is held in the honors of Goddess Parvati as she is regarded as the epitome of marital love, strength, courage, power and excellence. During the festivities, married women worship Goddess Parvati for the long life, well being and wealth of their husbands while the girls pray for getting a smart and an understanding life partner.

6. Mewar festival:

Mewarfestival is observed to welcome the arrival of spring season with all zest and dedication in Udaipur, Rajasthan. During the days of festival, the whole city of Udaipur gets drenched in colors of festivity. Local markets and shops beautify their frontage with bright lights and decorations. Coinciding with the Gangaur festival, Mewar festival is equally significant for the womenfolk of Rajasthan.

7. Elephant Festival:

The ElephantFestival is an annual festival which is held every year in the Pink City, Jaipur. This matchless event is organized on the full moon day of Phalgun Purnima which falls in the month of February/March. The Elephant-headed God, Ganesha, believed to be the remover of obstacles and foremost to all the gods, is revered and devotedly worshipped in all the parts of India. its venue got changed in 2011 and has been shifted to Jaipur Polo Ground which is opposite to the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

8. Urs Ajmer Sharif, Ajmer:

The DargahSharif Ajmer, located at the foot of a barren hill, is the place where the Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti mortal remains lie buried. The Dargah (tomb) with a marble dome is situated in the center of a courtyard and is surrounded by a silver platform. It’s believed that the shrine is a place of wish fulfillment for those who pray with devout and pure hearts. People of all religious faiths visit the Dargah and make offerings of rose and jasmine flowers to seek the blessings of the Khawaja.

9. Teej Festival:

festival is Teej, which falls in the monsoon months of July-August. On this occasion, married women pray to Lord Shiva and Parvati to bless them with happy and long married life. Celebrated in and around Rajasthan this festival of swings welcomes monsoon.

10. Kajli Teej:

As per the Hindu calendar, Kajli Teej is celebrated on the third day of the fifth Hindu Month ‘Saawan/Shravan’. On this day Lord Krishna is honored by the women by singing prayers and devotional songs and performing the scared ritual of ‘Neem Puja’. Kajli Teej celebrations in Bundi, Rajasthan is the most popular one. In Bundi, it is celebrated on the third day of the Hindu month ‘Bhadra’. This day is completely dedicated to the Goddess Teej. Although Kajli Teej takes place for two days, its celebrations are generally extended till Janmashtami (Lord Krishna’s birth anniversary).

11. Dussehra Festival:

Dussehra is the beloved festival that is celebrated almost all over India but Dussehra inKota certainly sets it apart with 75 feet tall effigies of the demons Ravana, Kumbhakarana and Meghnath that are burnt here on Dussehra day. Villagers dress themselves in colorful dresses and offer prayers to Lord Rama. There is a dazzling procession that mesmerizes the onlookers that come here from the surrounding villages and provide a ripe opportunity for the traders to display their wares. Cultural Programmers are organized and one can see the scintillating performances by the prominent artistes who come here from all over the country.

12. Marwar Festival, Jodhpur:

The most popular Jodhpur festival is the Jodhpur Marwar Festival. It is held every year in memory of the heroes of Rajasthan. Marwar Festival of Jodhpur, Rajasthan was originally known as the Maand Festival. The festival is held in the month of Ashwin. Ashwin is a Hindu month between September-October. The venue of this festival includes the famous Umaid Bhawan Palace, Mandore and Mehrangarh Fort.

13. Pushkar fair:

The sprawling annual festivities of the 100 year old Pushkar Mela through its dramatic collage of diversified pictures, mirrors the vibrancy of the gracious state of Rajasthan. It is celebrated for five days from the Kartik ekadashi to Kartik Poornima, the full moon day of Kartik (October–November) in Hindu calendar.

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On Dussehra, This Photographer’s Gallery Will Tell You How A Ravana Effigy Is Built From Scratch

For most of us, the greatest childhood memories related to Dussehra were burning the effigies of demon king Ravana. Watching all the fireworks go off, always gave a sense of satisfaction, perhaps the feeling that good ultimately triumphs over evil, which is the underlying spirit of the festival.

I don’t know how many of you have been involved in making small Ravana effigies in your localities, but I’m sure, most of you do not know, what goes into the making of those big effigies that are burnt in big grounds. So, this Dussehra, we thought, we’d just give you an idea of how those huge effigies are made.

On AboutReligion, photographer Ajay Rawat takes us through the steps as some workers in Delhi build a huge Ravana:

1. Cane and bamboo are used to create the skeleton of the effigy.

2. The skeleton is covered using lots of paper, cardboard and glue to make the skin.

3. Then the painting of the effigies begins. They are generally painted in bright colours to make them attractive.

4. The huge faces are then given further decorative details and facial features are added.

5. These Ravana heads are now ready to be placed on their tall effigies that are filled with gunpowder and firecrackers.

6. And then on the evening of Dussehra, the Ravana’s effigy is burnt down along with those of his brother, Kumbhakarana, and his son, Indrajit.

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6 Unbelievable and Shocking Facts About Kumbhakarna

6 Unbelievable and Shocking Facts About Kumbhakarna

According to ancient Indian epic Ramayana, Raavan had two brothers – Vibhishan and Kumbhakarana. The three of them had gone into intense meditation (tapasya) for years to please Lord Brahma. Impressed with their tapasya, when Lord Brahma appeared before them, he was a little apprehensive to bless Kumbhakarana with a boon. The above has been described in Ramayana with this line, ‘पुनि प्रभु…