Ravan Dahan’ is observed across the country on Vijaya Dashami. However, a nondescript village in Maharashtra is an exception. Instead of burning the effigy of demon king Ravana, the villagers worship his image and offer ‘arati’.

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While the rest of the country derives joy from burning effigies of Kumbhakaran,Ravan and his son Meghnath, the villagers of Bisrakh mourn Ravan's loss and conduct prayer rituals for his soul, reported Times Now.