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Bisrakh is a village of Greater Noida, in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, believed to be the birthplace of the mythological king Ravana of the epic Ramayana, who is called the "Maha Brahman." Ravana in later years reigned as the king of Sri Lanka. As the village people strongly identify Bisrakh with the tragic hero of Ramayana, they do not hold the annual Dassehara or Diwali festivals but mourn Ravana's death. However, in all other parts of the country the celebration of Dussehara culminates with burning of effigy of Ravana marking his killing by Rama. The nine days of Navratra ending in Dassehara are observed by the people of the village as a period of mourning when they offer prayers for peace to the soul of Ravana and perform Yagna.