While the effigies of Ravan are burnt on the occasion of Dussehra across the country, a small village in Maharashtra's Akola district worships the demon king. The tradition of worshipping Ravan for his "intelligence and ascetic qualities" has been going on in Sangola village here for the last 200 years, claim locals.

Sangola-a Maha village where Ravan is honoured, not condemned

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday demanded law for construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya. Temple construction is necessary from a self-esteem point of view; it will also pave way for an atmosphere of goodwill and oneness, Bhagwat said.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat demands law for construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya

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Sangola-a Maha village where Ravan is honoured, not condemned

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat demands law for construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya