MYSURU, India (AP) — The spectators were getting restless after hours of waiting when a drizzle began. But an announcer over scratchy loudspeakers urged them in Kannada, the language of India's ...

Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, is India's vibrant festival celebrating the triumph of good over evil, rooted in legends of Lord Rama defeating Ravana and Goddess Durga vanquishing Mahishasura. Observed ...

Dussehra marks the end of the nine-day Navratri celebrations across India. Also known as Vijayadashmi, it is the day when Lord Rama defeated the demon king Ravana. Across the country, Dussehra is ...

Dussehra is here at last! This vibrant Hindu festival, also known as Vijay Dashami, celebrates the timeless victory of good over evil, marked by the epic tale of Lord Ram defeating the demon king ...

Dussehra, one of India's most celebrated festivals, marks the victory of good over evil. Celebrated with grandeur across the country, it reminds us of the triumph of Lord Rama over Ravana and inspires ...

Animal activists have long objected to ceremonial uses of elephants, citing distress in the animals caused by crowds and noise. MYSURU, India — The spectators were getting restless after hours of ...