Effigies of Ravana and his brother Kumbhakaran being set on fire during Dussehra celebrations. (Photo | PTI) 
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Uttar Pradesh: Dussehra marked with celebratory gunfire by priests, devotees in Ghaziabad's Devi temple

The temple situated in Dasna saw priests as well as followers -both men and women- open fire inside the temple premises.

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GHAZIABAD (UTTAR PRADESH): The priests and devotees in Ghaziabad’s Devi temple brandished weapons and fired shots in the air as a part of Vijayadashmi celebrations, on Saturday.
 
The temple situated in Dasna saw priests as well as followers -both men and women- open fire inside the temple premises.
 
However, no one was injured in the affair.
 
Meanwhile in Agra, Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal workers were also seen celebrating the festival in a similar way.

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