Worshippers offer prayers at the temple from 6 am till 8:30 pm, just before effigies of Ravan are consigned to flames (Photo: Screengrab from IANS video) Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed

In a unique tradition, a temple in Kanpur's Shivala area dedicated to Ravan, the demon king from the Ramayan, opens its doors to devotees only once a year on Vijaya Dashami.

Worshippers offer prayers at the temple from 6 am till 8:30 pm, just before effigies of Ravan are consigned to flames across the city to mark his defeat by Lord Ram, a symbolism for the victory of good over evil.

"Devotees light mustard oil diya here and women offer torai (ridge gourd) flowers for marital blessings. In the morning, we celebrate Ravan's birthday. At night, Lord Ram grants him salvation

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