Why Ravana dies day after Dussehra in Pilibhit

Bisalpur’s Ramleela delays Ravana’s death scene a day after Dussehra. This tradition started after three actors died while playing Ravana on Dussehra. The fair, which is 125 years old, uses only local actors for roles of Ravana and Lord Ram. The community respects Ravana and sees this unique tradition as their identity.