Best Places India For Dussehra Celebrations: With the commencement of October, the best time of the year is here, when the streets will be covered with beautiful lights and the air will be filled with warmth of festivities and joy. The nine-day auspicious festival of Navratri is being celebrated across the country with great enthusiasm and the culmination of the festival will mark the celebrations of Dussehra. Also known as Vijayadashami, Dussehra is celebrated to mark the triumph of good over evil and Lord Rama’s win over Ravana. This year, Dussehra will be celebrated on October 12 with the culmination of nine-day Shardiya Navratri festival.
During this period of festivities, different parts of the country experience vibrant celebrations that are worth adding to your bucket list. From colourful processions and cultural performances to dramatic reenactments and grand effigies of Ravana, Meghnath and Kumbkaran, you can have an unforgettable experience of your life in India during Dussehra. Here are some best places that you should visit this year during the Dussehra holidays to have an amazing time with your family and friends.
Best Places To Visit In India During Dussehra
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
The oldest city in India, Varanasi provides a scenic backdrop for Dussehra celebrations that will leave you wanting for more. The ghats of the Ganges river become a lively window to traditional celebrations of Dussehra with the enactment of Ramayana.
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Delhi
You cannot miss the celebrations of Dussehra in the capital city of Delhi. The capital city showcases grand celebrations of Vijayadashami with a blend of traditional and contemporary elements. From Red Fort to Ram Leela Maidan, various locations in Delhi become grounds for epic celebrations of Dussehra with big effigies of Ravana, Meghnath and Kumbkaran.
Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
How India Celebrates Dussehra (Image Credits: Canva)
The Dussehra festival of Kullu has its origin for 400 years and attracts thousands of devotees and tourists from across the world to witness majestic festive celebrations. With the arrival of the idol of Lord Raghunath, the presiding deity of Kullu, the celebrations of Dussehra begin and are marked by cultural events like folk dances and traditional sports.
Kolkata, West Bengal
Known as Durga Puja, Dussehra is celebrated on the next level in Kolkata to mark the victory of Goddess Druga over the demon Mahishasura. The streets of Kolkata turn into majestic affairs with elaborate pandals, stunning decorations and women beautifully dressed in traditional white and red Bengali sarees.
Mysore, Karnataka
The Mysore Dussehra or Nada Habba is well known for its regal charm and royal processions. In Mysore, beautifully adorned elephants carrying the idols of Goddess Chamundeshwari, the presiding deity of the Mysore Palace, colourful decorations and vibrant streets are something you can’t miss.