Dusserha also called as 'Vijaya Dasami' (Victorious tenth day) is celebrated in Rourkela for 10 days from in the months of September or October. It is celebrated to commemorate the victory of Rama over Ravana, which symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. Huge effigies of Ravana, his son and brothers are burnt during the festival. On the last day of the festival, a colorful procession is carried out accompanied with caparisoned elephants carrying the statues of God and Goddess. In Orissa, Dusserha is celebrated as a military festival - the day to worship the implements. On these days, people decorate their house and doors with the beautiful flower motifs.