Here is how Margaokars celebrated Dussehra

Kimberly Colaco

PACKED HOUSE

People from all walks of life gathered at the Multipurpose Higher Secondary School ground in Borda, Margao, to begin the celebration of Dussehra.

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FESTIVITIES GALORE

Dussehra is celebrated to symbolise the victory of good over evil at the end of Durga Puja and Navaratri.

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TALL AND MIGHTY

A 45-feet-tall Ravan effigy was burned to the ground, indicating that good will prevail.

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ENACTING RAM-LEELA

A special Ram-Leela performance was held by special artists from Uttar Pradesh.

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MAKING MEMORIES

Locals who have settled here in Goa reminisced about their time back home where Ram-Leelas are a common celebratory element.

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ANNUAL AFFAIR

This year is the 20th year of Dussehra celebrations by the Bhartiya Sanskritik Mandal – which brings like-minded people together at one venue.

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TAKE ME HOME

People present at the event were mostly North Indians who missed the celebrations back home.

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