Bisrakh Village: The Unique Place in UP Where Ravana is Worshipped Instead of Burned on Dussehra

Oct 01, 2025 05:17 pm CST

In Bisrakh village near Greater Noida, residents observe a distinctive Dussehra tradition by worshipping Ravana rather than burning his effigy. This UP village, believed to be Ravana's birthplace, honors him as an ancestor and scholarly figure. The local Shiv Mandir, known as the Ravana temple, attracts visitors nationwide who come to experience this contrasting celebration that challenges the conventional narrative of Dussehra across India.