In Pictures: Many Faces of Ravana as He Prepares to Leave

Here’s a glimpse at a few Instagram posts to see how your neighbourhood Ravana came to be.

The Ravanas are made weeks in advance, decorated with colourful papers and glazed with crackers. (Photo: Instagram)

Ramlila, across the country, tells a tale of love, courage and determination and Dussehra marks the culmination of the festivities with a bang. The grand finale has Lord Rama aiming his arrow and killing Ravana, symbolising the triumph of good over evil. The entire spectacle reaches its visual peak as the effigy of Ravana, which had taken weeks to build, bursts in flames.

Here are a few Instagram posts to show you how your neighbourhood Ravana came to be.