Bhubaneswar, Oct. 20 -- Dussehra is being observed with traditional rituals at the Maa Biraja Temple in Odisha's Jajpur district on Tuesday. The occasion follows the conclusion of the Goddess's nine-day Rath Yatra on Monday.

Maa Biraja, worshipped as a form of Goddess Durga at Biraja Kshetra, is associated with the traditional ritual of slaying the demon Mahishasura, symbolising the victory of good over evil.

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As part of the age-old tradition, Maa Biraja descended from her chariot at midnight and proceeded to the Lakhabindha ground with her entourage.

After special prayers, the Goddess symbolically defeated Mahishasura by shooting arr...