The Ravan Dahan is organised in several parts of the nation on the day of Vijayadashami, as it culminates the ten days of festivities of Dussehra. On this day, Hindus commemorate the victory of Lord Ram against Ravana, the asura king who had held Sita as captive. After his victory over Ravana, Ram had returned to Ayodhya, ending his 14-year exile.