During the festival of Dussehra, people burn effigies of Ravana. Ravana is a character from the Hindu epic Ramayana, who is depicted as a demon king with ten heads. The burning of Ravana's effigy symbolizes the victory of good over evil, as it represents the triumph of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, over Ravana. This tradition is widely followed in many parts of India during Dussehra celebrations.