Group Protests Ravan Effigy Burning, Highlights Reverence

Dussehra is a holiday where many burn effigies of Ravan, a figure in the Hindu epic Ramayana.

However, some groups, like the Lankesh Bhakt Mandal, believe Ravan was a wise scholar and devotee of Lord Shiva.

They are against burning effigies, seeing it as disrespectful.

Instead, they perform rituals and seek wisdom.

In Kanpur, a temple dedicated to Ravan opens once a year on Dussehra for worship.

These groups want people to remember Ravan's positive qualities, and would like the practice of burning the effigy to stop.