Dussehra, also known as Vijay Dashmi, is celebration
of victory of good over evil. It is one of the most important festivals of
Hindu which is celebrated across India. Here is a list of 5 places in India
where Dussehra is celebrated in a grand ceremony.
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1. Kullu
Dussehra
Kullu attract a lot of tourists during this time as
Himachal Pradesh has given a status of international festival to Dussehra. Celebrated
in the Dhalpur maidan of Kullu Valley, the festival is one of the most
important for the folks of Kullu. Idols of gods are taken on the head of
devotees to meet Lord Raghunath on the ground. In the last day of the 7 days festival,
a procession where strangely shaped enormous flutes are carried is led to River
Beas and the wood logs are set on fire as a mark of burning Ravana’s Lanka. All
this is led by King of Kullu.
2. Mysore
Dasara
Dasara in the Mysore district of Karanataka marks
the end of the 10 days long state festival. Celebrated in a majestic style, the
tradition is 400 years old where the Mysore palace is lit throughout the 10 days.
The Dasara exhibition is held every year since 1880 which gives a taste of
local food, shopping and fun rides. The elephant procession from the palace to the
Dasara ground is a must watch.
3. Bastar
Dushera
It is a unique cultural trait of Chattisgarh. Celebrated
by the locals with a lot of vigor, the festival is to mark respect to the
Goddess Danteswari. Bastar Dushera is celebrated in the kingdom of Dandakamya
where Lord Rama is believed to have spent his 14 years of exile. The city of
Jadalpur is famous for many sacred temples.
4. Barara
Dusshera
The small city of Barara near Ambala is about
80-90kms from Chandigarh. The distinctive thing about the Barara Ravana is the
height of its effigy. Every year, the height is increased by a few feet and the
Ravana now stands tall at around 200 feet.
5. New
Delhi
The most extravagant, dramatic and the entertaining
Dusshera happens in the capital of India. The 9 days long Navratri festival
culminates on the 10th day of Dusshera by burning the huge effigies
of Ravana and his two brothers. A lot of firework lit the sky and the darkness
ends with the people celebrating the victory of good.
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| Dusshera in Kullu. Source: Wikipedia |
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