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Experience the Grandeur: Top Dussehra Celebrations Across India

  1. Here is overview of the Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) festival, a significant Hindu celebration in India, highlighting the unique ways it is celebrated in different regions. It details the grandeur of the festival in places like Mysore, Kullu, Kolkata, Delhi, and Varanasi, and also explores unique celebrations in Bastar, Kota, and Madikeri, emphasizing the diversity of traditions and cultural performances.

Vijaya Dashami Festival

Vijaya Dashami, also known as Dussehra, is a significant festival celebrated by Hindus across India. It marks the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm, with rituals, processions, and performances of the epic Ramayana. Here are some of the best places to witness the grandeur of Dussehra celebrations in India.

Place Description
Mysore, Karnataka Mysore Dussehra, known as 'Mysuru Dasara', is one of the most famous Dussehra celebrations in India. The city is beautifully lit up, and the Mysore Palace is decorated with around 100,000 light bulbs. The grand procession of elephants and cultural performances are a sight to behold.
Kullu, Himachal Pradesh Kullu Dussehra is a week-long festival celebrated with great zeal. The unique feature of this celebration is the assembling of local deities from different temples. The festival concludes with the burning of the effigy of Ravana.
Kolkata, West Bengal In Kolkata, Dussehra is celebrated as part of the grand Durga Puja festival. The beautifully crafted idols of Goddess Durga slaying the buffalo demon Mahishasura are immersed in the river on this day. The processions and cultural performances are a must-see.
Delhi The national capital, Delhi, hosts numerous Ramlila performances leading up to Dussehra. The effigy burning of Ravana, Kumbhkaran, and Meghnad at the Ramlila Maidan is a major attraction.
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Varanasi celebrates Dussehra with great fervor. The Ramlila performances in Ramnagar, Varanasi, are renowned and have been a tradition for nearly 200 years. The performances, which last for a month, culminate on Dussehra with the burning of Ravana's effigy.

Unique Ways of Dussehra Celebration

While the essence of Dussehra remains the same, the mode of celebration varies across different regions of India. Here are some unique ways of Dussehra celebrations:

Place Unique Celebration
Bastar, Chhattisgarh The tribal community in Bastar celebrates Dussehra as a festival of nature and worship of Goddess Danteshwari. The festival lasts for 75 days, making it the longest Dussehra celebration in the world.
Kota, Rajasthan Kota Dussehra is unique for its cultural performances and grand fair. The event attracts tourists and performers from all over the country. The highlight is the procession of camels, horses, and elephants, followed by the burning of 75 feet tall effigies of Ravana.
Madikeri, Karnataka Madikeri Dasara is a unique blend of tradition and culture. The highlight of the celebration is the procession of ten tabloids, each representing a different mythological event.


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