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Now that the festive season of Navratri has started, the streets in India are filled with joy and happiness. Dussehra is one of the important Hindu festivals with celebrations and rituals taking place among the masses. Some of the best Dussehra Celebrations in India are state-sponsored, such as Delhi Dussehra, where a nine-day event is organised and funded by the central government. Let’s explore some of the best Dussehra celebrations in India.
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10 Best Dussehra Celebrations in India
Here are the 10 best Dussehra celebrations in India that you must check out:
Kullu, Himachal
Dussehra in Kullu is celebrated with the week-long International Kullu Dussehra festival, which attracts thousands of visitors. The event culminates with the chariot of Lord Raghunath being taken out in a grand procession.
Delhi
Dussehra in Delhi is celebrated with the grand Ramlila performances, especially the ones held at the Ramlila Maidan and the Subhash Maidan in the city.
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Kota, Rajasthan
Dussehra in Kota is celebrated with great enthusiasm and pomp. The city hosts a fair known as the Dussehra Mela, where various cultural activities, performances, and a massive Ravan Dahan (burning of effigies of Ravana) take place.
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
In Ahmedabad, Dussehra is celebrated with the vibrant Garba and Dandiya Raas dances, along with the traditional arti and the burning of Ravana effigies.
Kolkata, West Bengal
Dussehra, known as Durga Puja here, is celebrated with immense splendour, especially during pandals throughout the city. Elaborate decorations, cultural performances, and traditional rituals are a significant part of the celebrations.
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Mysore, Karnataka
Mysore is known for its grand Dussehra celebrations that last for 10 days. The Mysore Palace is illuminated with thousands of lights, and a majestic procession with caparisoned elephants, folk dancers, and musicians is taken out, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the region.
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Varanasi, one of the oldest cities in the world, celebrates Dussehra with great zeal. The Ramnagar Ramlila, a dramatic reenactment of the life of Lord Rama, is one of the main attractions. The event is attended by a large number of devotees and tourists from all over the world.
Cuttack, Odisha
Dussehra in Cuttack is known for its grand processions, especially the Durga Puja and Dussehra procession which showcases splendidly decorated tableaux.
Warangal, Telangana
Dussehra is celebrated with great fervour in Warangal, where the festival includes the grand Warangal Dussehra, with vibrant cultural events and traditional Ramlila performances.
Almora, Uttarakhand
The Kumaoni Dussehra in Almora is known for its unique traditions and customs, including the Nanda Devi Fair and processions carrying idols of various deities.
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Some of the best Dussehra celebrations in India take place in Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Delhi, Kota (Rajasthan), Ahmedabad (Gujarat), etc. with grand ceremonies and fairs.
Mysore, Karnataka organises the biggest Dussehra celebrations which lasts for 10 days The Mysore Palace is illuminated with thousands of lights, and a majestic procession with caparisoned elephants, folk dancers, and musicians is taken out, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the region.
Dussehra 2023 will be celebrated on 24 October all over India. On this day, different cities in India will organise grand fairs and events where ritual performances will take place.
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