Ravan, the demon king of Lanka and the main antagonist in the Ramayana, is often remembered as the villain who abducted Sita and was ultimately slain by Lord Rama. But beyond this familiar tale lies a ...

In most corners of India, Dussehra concludes with the dramatic burning of towering effigies of Ravan—a symbol of virtue triumphing over vice. Yet in a handful of towns and villages, the narrative is ...