Major Festivals:
* Dussehra (Vijayadashami): This festival celebrates the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana. It signifies the triumph of truth, righteousness, and good over evil, ignorance, and injustice.
* Diwali (Deepavali): While Diwali is primarily a festival of lights, it also commemorates the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana and symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil.
* Holi: Although not directly centered around a battle, Holi celebrates the victory of good over evil as it marks the burning of the demoness Holika, who tried to kill the young Prahlad, a devotee of Lord Vishnu. It symbolizes the triumph of faith and devotion over evil.
* Navratri: This nine-night festival is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga, who symbolizes strength, power, and victory over evil. It commemorates her triumph over the demon Mahishasura.
Other Notable Festivals:
* Raksha Bandhan: While this festival focuses on the bond between siblings, it also has a subtle theme of protection. The sister ties a rakhi (sacred thread) on her brother's wrist, symbolizing his commitment to protecting her from evil.
* Krishna Janmashtami: Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, who is known for defeating evil forces and establishing dharma (righteousness).
* Ganesh Chaturthi: Celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the embodiment of wisdom and good fortune. His victory over the demon Mushika (rat) symbolizes the overcoming of obstacles and the triumph of good over evil.
* Hanuman Jayanti: Celebrates the birth of Hanuman, the monkey god known for his immense strength, devotion to Lord Rama, and his victory over evil.
Important Note: While these festivals emphasize the victory of good over evil, they also celebrate different themes like love, knowledge, prosperity, and community. They are not solely focused on defeating evil, but rather use the story of good triumphing to inspire hope, courage, and faith in the face of adversity.