Indian police officers hold a revolver with flowers on, as they offer prayers to their weapons as part of a ritual in the ten day Dussehra festival, October 8, 2019. /VCG Photo

In India, the festival of Dussehra symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. /VCG Photo

Weapons, books, musical instruments or even machines are worshipped during the celebration. /VCG Photo

Flowers are seen in rifles barrels after police officers offered prayers to their weapons as part of a ritual at their headquarters. /VCG Photo