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Bollywood Actor Sushma Reddy poses for the photographers during Dassera celebration at Tresorie in Mumbai on Monday,28 September 2009.

Bollywood Actor Sushma Reddy poses for the photographers during Dassera celebration at Tresorie in Mumbai on Monday,28 September 2009.

People buy flowers at Dadar Flower market on the eve of Dussera festival in Mumbai on Sunday,27 September 2009.

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) volunteers during an event organised by their Delhi unit to mark the Vijaya Dashmi festival in New Delhi on Friday, 02 October 2009.

BJP leaders V K Malhotra, Madan Lal Khurana and President Rajnath Singh during an event organized by RSS to mark the Vijaya Dashmi festival in New Delhi on Friday, 02 October 2009.

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Rao Bhagwat takes oath during an event organised by their Delhi unit to mark the Vijaya Dashmi festival in New Delhi on Friday, 02 October 2009.

A police constable performs "Shastra Pooja" on the occasion of Dasara at local police station in Mumbai on Monday,28 September 2009. Dussehra symbolizes the victory of good over evil in Hindu mythology. Dasara is also known as Navaratri, as in the first nine days the Divine Mother Goddess Durga is worshipped and invoked in different manifestations of her Shakti. The 10th day is in honor of Durga Devi. The basic purpose behind this festival is to worship feminine principle of the Universe in the form of the divine mother to remind the teachings of the Taitareeya Upanishad, "Matru Devo Bhava." Essence of the navaratri celebration at social level is to remind & respect all the women, who are the guardians of the family, culture, and national integrity, to take lead in times of crisis to guide the humanity towards t

Children of Priyanka Vadhra during the festival of Dassera in New Delhi on in New Delhi on Monday, 28 September 2009. Dussehra symbolises the victory of good over evil in Hindu mythology. Dasara is also known as Navaratri, as in the first nine days the Divine Mother Goddess Durga is worshipped and invoked in different manifestations of her Shakti. The 10th day is in honor of Durga Devi. The basic purpose behind this festival is to worship feminine principle of the Universe in the form of the divine mother to remind the teachings of the Taitareeya Upanishad, "Matru Devo Bhava".

An artist who becomes the ‘Ravana’ performs on the last day of episode of Ramayana during Ram Leela on Monday,28 September 2009. Dussehra symbolizes the victory of good over evil in Hindu mythology. Dasara is also known as Navaratri, as in the first nine days the Divine Mother Goddess Durga is worshipped and invoked in different manifestations of her Shakti. The 10th day is in honor of Durga Devi. The basic purpose behind this festival is to worship feminine principle of the Universe in the form of the divine mother to remind the teachings of the Taitareeya Upanishad, "Matru Devo Bhava." Essence of the navaratri celebration at social level is to remind & respect all the women, who are the guardians of the family, culture, and national integrity, to take lead in times of crisis to guide the humanity towards the p

Congress President Sonia Gandhi worships people dressed as Hindu Gods Ram and Laxman on the occasion of Vijaya Dashmi festival celebration in New Delhi on Monday, 28 September 2009. Dussehra symbolises the victory of good over evil in Hindu mythology. Dasara is also known as Navaratri, as in the first nine days the Divine Mother Goddess Durga is worshipped and invoked in different manifestations of her Shakti.

Bollywood Actor Sushma Reddy poses for the photographers during Dassera celebration at Tresorie in Mumbai on Monday,28 September 2009.

Bollywood Actor Sushma Reddy and Sonali Arora,MD- Tresorie during Dassera celebration at Tresorie in Mumbai on Monday,28 September 2009.

An artist who becomes the ‘Ravana’ performs on the last day of episode of Ramayana during Ram Leela on Monday,28 September 2009. Dussehra symbolizes the victory of good over evil in Hindu mythology. Dasara is also known as Navaratri, as in the first nine days the Divine Mother Goddess Durga is worshipped and invoked in different manifestations of her Shakti. The 10th day is in honor of Durga Devi. The basic purpose behind this festival is to worship feminine principle of the Universe in the form of the divine mother to remind the teachings of the Taitareeya Upanishad, "Matru Devo Bhava." Essence of the navaratri celebration at social level is to remind & respect all the women, who are the guardians of the family, culture, and national integrity, to take lead in times of crisis to guide the humanity towards the p

A woman Performs Ashwa Puja on the occasion of Vijaya Dashmi festival celebration in Mumbai on Monday,28 September 2009. Dussehra symbolises the victory of good over evil in Hindu mythology. Dasara is also known as Navaratri, as in the first nine days the Divine Mother Goddess Durga is worshipped and invoked in different manifestations of her Shakti. The 10th day is in honor of Durga Devi. The basic purpose behind this festival is to worship feminine principle of the Universe in the form of the divine mother to remind the teachings of the Taitareeya Upanishad, "Matru Devo Bhava." Essence of the navaratri celebration at social level is to remind & respect all the women, who are the guardians of the family, culture, and national integrity, to take lead in times of crisis to guide the humanity towards the path of

A man Performs Ashwa Puja on the occasion of Vijaya Dashmi festival celebration in Mumbai on Monday,28 September 2009. Dussehra symbolises the victory of good over evil in Hindu mythology. Dasara is also known as Navaratri, as in the first nine days the Divine Mother Goddess Durga is worshipped and invoked in different manifestations of her Shakti. The 10th day is in honor of Durga Devi. The basic purpose behind this festival is to worship feminine principle of the Universe in the form of the divine mother to remind the teachings of the Taitareeya Upanishad, "Matru Devo Bhava." Essence of the navaratri celebration at social level is to remind & respect all the women, who are the guardians of the family, culture, and national integrity, to take lead in times of crisis to guide the humanity towards the path of so

A woman and horse dressed as skeletons take part in a fancy dress competition for animals during Vijaya Dashmi festival celebration in Mumbai on Monday,28 September 2009. Dasara is also known as Navaratri, as in the first nine days the Divine Mother Goddess Durga is worshipped and invoked in different manifestations of her Shakti. The 10th day is in honor of Durga Devi. The basic purpose behind this festival is to worship feminine principle of the Universe in the form of the divine mother to remind the teachings of the Taitareeya Upanishad, "Matru Devo Bhava." Essence of the navaratri celebration at social level is to remind & respect all the women, who are the guardians of the family, culture, and national integrity, to take lead in times of crisis to guide the humanity towards the path of social justice, righ

Vice president Hamid Ansari and PM Dr. Manmohan Singh worship people dressed as Hindu Gods Ram and Laxman on the occasion of Vijaya Dashmi festival celebration in New Delhi on Monday, 28 September 2009. Dussehra symbolises the victory of good over evil in Hindu mythology. Dasara is also known as Navaratri, as in the first nine days the Divine Mother Goddess Durga is worshipped and invoked in different manifestations of her Shakti.

A woman performs Ashwa Puja on the occasion of Vijaya Dashmi festival celebration in Mumbai on Monday,28 September 2009. Dussehra symbolises the victory of good over evil in Hindu mythology. Dasara is also known as Navaratri, as in the first nine days the Divine Mother Goddess Durga is worshipped and invoked in different manifestations of her Shakti. The 10th day is in honor of Durga Devi. The basic purpose behind this festival is to worship feminine principle of the Universe in the form of the divine mother to remind the teachings of the Taitareeya Upanishad, "Matru Devo Bhava." Essence of the navaratri celebration at social level is to remind & respect all the women, who are the guardians of the family, culture, and national integrity, to take lead in times of crisis to guide the humanity towards the path of

People burn an effigy of Ravana on the occasion of "Dassera" (Vijaya Dashmi) at the end of ten day long festival Ramleela at Shivaji Park , Mumbai on Monday,28 September 2009. Dussehra symbolizes the victory of good over evil in Hindu mythology. Dasara is also known as Navaratri, as in the first nine days the Divine Mother Goddess Durga is worshipped and invoked in different manifestations of her Shakti.

People burn an effigy of Ravana on the occasion of "Dassera" (Vijaya Dashmi) at the end of ten day long festival Ramleela at Shivaji Park , Mumbai on Monday,28 September 2009. Dussehra symbolizes the victory of good over evil in Hindu mythology. Dasara is also known as Navaratri, as in the first nine days the Divine Mother Goddess Durga is worshipped and invoked in different manifestations of her Shakti.

People burn an effigy of Ravana on the occasion of "Dassera" (Vijaya Dashmi) at the end of ten day long festival Ramleela at Azad Maidan, Mumbai on Monday,28 September 2009. Dussehra symbolizes the victory of good over evil in Hindu mythology. Dasara is also known as Navaratri, as in the first nine days the Divine Mother Goddess Durga is worshipped and invoked in different manifestations of her Shakti. The 10th day is in honor of Durga Devi.

People burn an effigy of Ravana on the occasion of Vijaya Dashmi festival celebration in New Delhi on Monday, 28 September 2009. Dussehra symbolises the victory of good over evil in Hindu mythology. Dasara is also known as Navaratri, as in the first nine days the Divine Mother Goddess Durga is worshipped and invoked in different manifestations of her Shakti. The 10th day is in honor of Durga Devi. The basic purpose behind this festival is to worship feminine principle of the Universe in the form of the divine mother to remind the teachings of the Taitareeya Upanishad, "Matru Devo Bhava".

Children perform Ashwa Puja on the occasion of Vijaya Dashmi festival celebration in Mumbai on Monday,28 September 2009. Dussehra symbolises the victory of good over evil in Hindu mythology. Dasara is also known as Navaratri, as in the first nine days the Divine Mother Goddess Durga is worshipped and invoked in different manifestations of her Shakti. The 10th day is in honor of Durga Devi. The basic purpose behind this festival is to worship feminine principle of the Universe in the form of the divine mother to remind the teachings of the Taitareeya Upanishad, "Matru Devo Bhava." Essence of the navaratri celebration at social level is to remind & respect all the women, who are the guardians of the family, culture, and national integrity, to take lead in times of crisis to guide the humanity towards the path of

People burn an effigy of Ravana on the occasion of "Dassera" (Vijaya Dashmi) at the end of ten day long festival Ramleela at Azad Maidan, Mumbai on Monday,28 September 2009. Dussehra symbolizes the victory of good over evil in Hindu mythology. Dasara is also known as Navaratri, as in the first nine days the Divine Mother Goddess Durga is worshipped and invoked in different manifestations of her Shakti. The 10th day is in honor of Durga Devi.

Bollywood Actor Randeep Hoda performs Ashwa Puja on the occasion of Vijaya Dashmi festival celebration in Mumbai on Monday,28 September 2009. Dasara is also known as Navaratri, as in the first nine days the Divine Mother Goddess Durga is worshipped and invoked in different manifestations of her Shakti. The 10th day is in honor of Durga Devi. The basic purpose behind this festival is to worship feminine principle of the Universe in the form of the divine mother to remind the teachings of the Taitareeya Upanishad, "Matru Devo Bhava." Essence of the navaratri celebration at social level is to remind & respect all the women, who are the guardians of the family, culture, and national integrity, to take lead in times of crisis to guide the humanity towards the path of social justice, righteousness, equality, love, an

Bollywood Actor Randeep Hoda performs Ashwa Puja on the occasion of Vijaya Dashmi festival celebration in Mumbai on Monday,28 September 2009. Dasara is also known as Navaratri, as in the first nine days the Divine Mother Goddess Durga is worshipped and invoked in different manifestations of her Shakti. The 10th day is in honor of Durga Devi. The basic purpose behind this festival is to worship feminine principle of the Universe in the form of the divine mother to remind the teachings of the Taitareeya Upanishad, "Matru Devo Bhava." Essence of the navaratri celebration at social level is to remind & respect all the women, who are the guardians of the family, culture, and national integrity, to take lead in times of crisis to guide the humanity towards the path of social justice, righteousness, equality, love, an

A woman performs Ashwa Puja on the occasion of Vijaya Dashmi festival celebration in Mumbai on Monday,28 September 2009. Dussehra symbolises the victory of good over evil in Hindu mythology. Dasara is also known as Navaratri, as in the first nine days the Divine Mother Goddess Durga is worshipped and invoked in different manifestations of her Shakti. The 10th day is in honor of Durga Devi. The basic purpose behind this festival is to worship feminine principle of the Universe in the form of the divine mother to remind the teachings of the Taitareeya Upanishad, "Matru Devo Bhava." Essence of the navaratri celebration at social level is to remind & respect all the women, who are the guardians of the family, culture, and national integrity, to take lead in times of crisis to guide the humanity towards the path of

People look at burned effigy of Ravana on the occasion of "Dassera" (Vijaya Dashmi) at the end of ten day long festival Ramleela at Azad Maidan, Mumbai on Monday,28 September 2009. Dussehra symbolizes the victory of good over evil in Hindu mythology. Dasara is also known as Navaratri, as in the first nine days the Divine Mother Goddess Durga is worshipped and invoked in different manifestations of her Shakti. The 10th day is in honor of Durga Devi.

A woman buy flowers at Dadar Flower market on the eve of Dussera festival in Mumbai on Sunday,27 September 2009.

Crowd at at Dadar Flower market on the eve of Dussera festival in Mumbai on Sunday,27 September 2009.

Women buy flowers at Dadar Flower market on the eve of Dussera festival in Mumbai on Sunday,27 September 2009.

A shopkeeper adjust flowers to attract customer at Dadar Flower market on the eve of Dussera festival in Mumbai on Sunday,27 September 2009.

Delhi Police keep watch on effigy of Ravana,Meghnand and Kumbkaran at Subhash Maidn which are set to burn on the Occasion of Dussera in New Delhi on Sunday,27 September 2009.

Delhi Police keep watch on effigy of Ravana,Meghnand and Kumbkaran at Subhash Maidn which are set to burn on the Occasion of Dussera in New Delhi on Sunday,27 September 2009.

Craftsman gives the finishing touches to colourful effigies of the demon king Ravana displayed for sale on a sidewalk of a main thoroughfare in New Delhi on Saturday, 26 September 2009.

Craftsman gives the finishing touches to colourful effigies of the demon king Ravana displayed for sale on a sidewalk of a main thoroughfare in New Delhi on Saturday, 26 September 2009.

A girl with her mother admiring the idols of Ravna, at the blind school ahead of Dasara festival in New Delhi on Thursday, 24 September 2009.

Devotees stand in queue at Jhandewala temple on the occasion on Navaratri festival in New Delhi on Sunday, 20 September 2009.

Devotees offer prayer at Jhandewala temple on the occasion on Navaratri festival in New Delhi on Sunday, 20 September 2009.

A lady tries traditional chaniya-choli dress at Bhuleshwar market as they shop for the forthcoming Navratri Festival in Mumbai on Thursday,21 September 2006.