As Dussehara festivities set in, the entire Telangana State is in festive mood. Devotees are thronging Shakti Peetams in the State to seek blessings of Goddess Durga, the Goddess of protection, strength, motherhood and destruction. <br />''<br />''The rituals of worshipping the Goddess Durga are being observed in the Pandals and in a good number of households across the State. The colours and light arrangements at the pandals in Hyderabad are attracting people as Goddess Durga is seen in various forms. In one pandal, the Goddess is decorated with currency notes while at another she is seen as five headed Gayatri Devi. The 55 ft eco-friendly Goddess Durga idol is major attraction.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Uniting people from all walks of life, the city is hosting a series of colourful Dandiya nights that promise a fusion of culture, a Garba band, a Dandiya flea market, and Dandiya-themed décor, music, devotion and culinary delights including authentic food. Akashvani Correspondent reports, unlike in some parts of the Country, in South India Dussehra also called Navaratri festival, is victory of Good over Evil. As per mythology Goddess Durga fights with the buffalo Demon King Mahaisasura for nine days and on the 10th day i.e. on Vijayadasimi day she devours the demon king. Commemorating the victory, people celebrate by burning the effigy of Mahisasura on the 10th day. Vijayadashami also marks the day that  Pandava warrior Arjuna defeats the Kauravas.  Organisations like Hyderabad Bengali Samithi, Cyberabad Bangali Association; Utsab Cultural Association among many also organise the Durga Puja pandals for the festivities.</span><br />