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Dussehra brings Hindus and Muslims together

Aligarh, Oct 21 (ANI): India is a land of colourful and festive hues. And Dussehra is one such festival that is celebrated in the country with great fervour and enthusiasm. Dussehra or Vijaya Dashami celebrates the victory of good over evil. Hindus observe the day through special prayer meetings and food offerings to the goddess Durga, who is considered as Shakti or cosmic energy. Legend has it, when demon King, Mahishasur, vanquished the gods, their king, Indra, approached the Holy Trinity, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. They in turn sought the help of the divine mother Durga who, equipped with lethal weapons fought with Mahishasur for nine days and nights and eventually killed him on the tenth day. And thus every year, people across the country celebrate the day as Dusshera. Be it Jammu & Kashmir or Uttar Pradesh, everywhere goddess Durga bind together Hindus and Muslims with the thread of communal amity. Muslims in Aligarh make the effigies of goddess Durga with equal fervour and devotion. Dusshera in Doda region of Jammu & Kashmir is celebrated in different manner. As the occasion is also believed to be the day when Lord Rama vanquished the ten-headed demon king Ravana. Thus, here Hindus and Muslims together participate in Ramleela, a theatrical performance where the life story of Oct 21, 2013
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'Gori Tere Pyar Mein' music launch

Mumbai, Oct 17 (ANI): Music directors and director of the upcoming romantic comedy 'Gori Tere Pyar Mein' unveiled its music in entertainment capital Mumbai recently. On the occasion music directors, Vishal and Shekhar, said that the film's music is expected to enthral the audience. Vishal lauded fresh new talents, as they tend to give that extra zing to the feel of the song. Meanwhile, director Puneet Malhotra suggested that the audience would love the mixed bag of songs. 'Gori Tere Pyaar Mein' is a 2013 romantic comedy flick, staring Bollywood actor Imran Khan and actress Kareena Kapoor. The film is slated to release on November 22. Oct 17, 2013