Whether it is Durga Puja, Navratri, Dussehra, or Dasara, here are the high-spirited Indian cities to celebrate the occasion.
Dussehra, Kullu
Himachal Pardesh
Dussehra is celebrated for 7 days in Kullu with a big fair held at the Dhalpur Maidan. The Lord Raghunath Rath Yatra is accompanied by over 200 local deities.
Vijay Dashmi, Kolkata
West Bengal
Vijay Dashmi marks the triumph of Maa Durga over the demon Mahishasura. The exquisite pandals, idols, and grand poojas adds on to the food, dance, and festive delight.
Dussehra, Kota
Rajasthan
Dussehra in Kota is known for its grand unique fair. It involves cultural performances like firework displays, folk songs, and dances from local artists to revive rural India.
Bastar Dussehra, Jagdalpur
Chhattisgarh
This unique celebration as it has nothing to do with Lord Ram. In fact, it is a 75-day tribal festival dedicated to the local deity.
Dussehra, Kulasekarapattinam
Tamil Nadu
Dussehra in Tamil NAdu is celebrated in the 300-year-old Mutharamman temple. It is known for its doll exhibition, traditional melodies, and legendary stories.
Dasara, Mysore
Karnataka
The biggest Dussehra celebrations marks the victory of the goddess Chamundeshwari. It includes cultural performances, military parades, and athletic competitions.
Dussehra, Panchkula
This Dussehra 2023, the tallest Ravan in India will be 170ft tall. You can see the grand celebration happening on October 24, Tuesday in Sec 5, Panchkula, Haryana.