The best time of the year is upon us as October begins, when the streets will be illuminated with beautiful lights and the air will be warm with joy and celebration. The auspicious nine-day Navratri festival is being celebrated all over the country with a lot of enthusiasm, and Dussehra will be celebrated at the end of the festival.
Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is a festival that commemorates Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana and the victory of good over evil. The nine-day Shardiya Navratri festival will come to an end on October 12 for Dussehra this year.
Top Places In India To Experience Vijayadashami
During the Vijayadashami, holidays this year, here are some of the best places to go to have a great time with your friends and family.
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
India’s oldest city—offers a stunning setting for the Vijayadashami, celebrations that will leave you wanting more. When the Ramayana is performed during traditional Dussehra celebrations, the Ganges river ghats transform into a lively window.
Delhi
Dussehra celebrations cannot be missed in Delhi, India’s capital. The capital city hosts grand Vijayadashami celebrations that incorporate both traditional and contemporary elements. From Red Fort to Ram Leela Maidan, large effigies of Ravana, Meghnath, and Kumbkaran decorate various locations in Delhi for epic Dussehra celebrations.
Kullu Dussehra
The 400-year-old Dussehra festival in Kullu draws thousands of devotees and tourists from all over the world to witness the majestic celebrations. The Dussehra celebrations begin with the arrival of the idol of Lord Raghunath, the Kullu deity in charge, and are marked by cultural activities like folk dances and traditional sports.
Kolkata West Bengal
Dussehra, also known as Durga Puja, is celebrated in Kolkata to commemorate the Goddess Druga’s victory over the demon Mahishasura. With elaborate pandals, stunning decorations, and women elegantly dressed in traditional Bengali sarees in red and white, the streets of Kolkata transform into majestic events.
Mysore, Karnataka
The Nada Habba, or Mysore Dussehra, is well-known for its royal procession and regal charm. You can’t miss the Mysore Palace’s presiding deity, Goddess Chamundeshwari, beautifully adorned elephants carrying her idols, colorful decorations, and vibrant streets.
During this period of festivities, different parts of the country experience vibrant celebrations that are worth adding to your bucket list.
