The ritual involving the burning of effigies during the festival of Dussehra in India symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Participants create large effigies of the demon king Ravana and burn them with fireworks, marking the end of his reign of terror. This dramatic event is often accompanied by recitations from the Ramayana, reinforcing the moral lessons of the epic. The celebration brings communities together, promoting hope and victory while highlighting traditional narratives and values.