DASHERA CELEBRATIONS MARK TRIUMPH OF GOOD OVER EVIL

From today's Leicester Mercury:

Dashera celebrations mark triumph of good over evil 

A giant effigy of a Hindu king is to be set alight as part of religious celebrations. 

The model of King Ravana will be burned as the highlight of Dashera celebrations taking place at Leicester's Cossington Street Recreation ground, in Belgrave, Leicester, on Thursday from 6pm to 8pm. 

The festival of Dashera celebrates the story of the battle between Lord Rama and King Ravana, and the victory of good over evil. The celebrations will also include children's funfair rides, a cultural programme on stage, and the giving out of sweets.

The event will end with a firework display.