Volunteers pass out this checklist for the kids at the Dushera Festival at the ISKCON Temple in Potomac,MD on October 24, 2015. (Anirudh Sridhar)
A young boy that is enjoying the festival with his family takes aim with his bow and arrow, which is the main weapon used by the God Rama, during one of the activities setup for the kids. (Anirudh Sridhar)
Children paint and place stones to re-create the bridge that Lord Rama built in this religious pastime to cross over the ocean into Sri Lanka to defeat the demon Ravana, who is represented here as a wooden effigy in the background. (Anirudh Sridhar)
A map of all the tents and activities is sketched out on this flyer that people pick up at the information booth upon entering the temple. (Anirudh Sridhar)
The festival is in full swing as hundreds of people walk through the parking lot, checking out the gift shop tent and the multiple food tents. (Anirudh Sridhar)
Hundreds of people huddle around the main-stage tent as the temple's Sunday school children re-enact the pastime of Lord Rama in a captivating play. (Anirudh Sridhar)
Aside from the festivities outdoor, devotees pay their respects to the Gods inside of the temple. (Anirudh Sridhar)
The night concludes with the burning of the demon effigy, symbolizing the victory of the God Rama over the demon, and resulting in a large bonfire that the devotees surround while celebrating. (Anirudh Sridhar)
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