1. Ravana worshipped instead of burned in parts of Madhya Pradesh on Dussehra

Ravana worshipped instead of burned in parts of Madhya Pradesh on Dussehra

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  • While most of India burns Ravana's effigies, some MP communities worship him on Dussehra.
  • • In Mandsaur, locals honour Ravana as their son-in-law because his wife Mandodari is believed to be from the region.
  • In Vidisha's Ravangram village, devotees worship Ravana Baba as a guardian deity believed to fulfil wishes.
  • Communities offer prayers, perform rituals & honour Ravana's wisdom, devotion to Lord Shiva & ancestral connections.

Source: newindianexpress.com

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