In most of northern India and some parts of Maharashtra Dasha-Hara is celebrated more in honour of Rama During these 10 days many plays and dramas based on Ramayana are performed These are called Ramlila There are outdoor fairs and large parades with effigies of Ravana (a mythical king of ancient Sri Lanka) his brother Kumbhakarna and son Meghanad The effigies are burnt on bonfires in the evening The onset of cold weather is believed to encourage infections The burning of the effigies filled with firecrackers containing phosphorus supposedly purifies the atmosphere On this festival may God Rama bestow you with a healthy wealthy and peaceful life

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