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9 Places of interest for Celebrating a Happy Dusshera and 9 Colors of Navratri in India

17 Jan 2024 02:09 PM
9 Places of interest for Celebrating a Happy Dusshera and 9 Colors of Navratri in India

The timeless festivals of celebrating the win of good over evil are Dussehra and Navratri. They may have many names and forms such as Vijay Dashmi, Kalash Stahpna, and Durga puja Navratri but are celebrated all across the country with equal fervor.

 

Here are 9 places of interest for celebrating 9 colors of Navratri and a Happy Dussehra – 

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1. The land of Kali – Kolkata

The land of Kali – Kolkata
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Beautiful pandals, loud rhythmic music, Dhanuchi dance, delicious food, and the famous roshgullas. Dussehra also is known as Durga Puja in Kolkata is an experience like no other. The main attractions of Durga puja are the famous Sindoor Khela and fireworks on the last day of Navratri.

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2. The different hill station – Kullu

The different hill station – Kullu
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Dussehra festivities of this small hilly town have become quite popular in the last few years. The 7-day celebrations which start on the day of Vijay dashmi include loud and colorful processions of Lord Raghunath and Lankadahan near river Beas. The main attractions of the procession are the odd-shaped flutes and local fairs selling handicraft products.

 

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3. The land of Garba dance – Gujarat

The land of Garba dance – Gujarat
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The festival of Vijay dashmi is known as the Navratri and is the most vibrant Dussehra in the country. Marked by Navratri colored pandals, Navratri vrat katha, and all night dancing celebrations – Dandiya and Garba dance, you can see men and women of all ages in traditional Gujarati attire celebrating the 9 colors of Navratri. Don’t forget to try their lip-smacking local delicacies.

 

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4. The heart of India –Delhi

The heart of India –Delhi
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If you want to get a taste of Dussehra celebration from all across the country – visit Delhi. You will find pandals depicting Durga puja, Vijay dashmi, and Navratri. Temples are adorned and people come out in large numbers to see Ram Leela theatrical depiction of Ramayana which ends on the day of Vijay dashmi with burning effigies of Ravana and fireworks. The delicious variety of food you get to experience during this celebration is the star attraction. 

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5. The land of Royals – Mysore

The land of Royals – Mysore
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The festival of Dussehra, also called Dasara is a royal affair in Mysore. The celebration depicts the killing of the demon Mahishasur by the goddess Chamundeshwari. Thousands of lights light up the Mysore Palace and cultural dances and royal elephants are the attraction of the celebrations.

 

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6. The tribal heartland – Bastar

The tribal heartland – Bastar
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Started by the 13th-century king, Purushottam Dev, this 75-day festival celebrates Vijay dashmi in its unique way. The Dussehra celebrations offer prayers to their local goddess and are marked by Kalash sthapna the traditional urn, Deri gadai pillar posting, Patra jatra worshipping the wood and Nisha jatra festival of night and Ohadi farewell to the gods.

 

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7. The land of mythology – Varanasi

The land of mythology – Varanasi
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Famous for its Ramleela which was started in the 1800s by the then king of Kashi, Varanasi Dussehra is a lavish affair. Traditional celebrations are conducted in the Ramnagar fort, which works as a stage for the local actors to depict the story of the victory of good over evil. The city also sees pandals celebrating Durga puja due to a large number of Bengalis living in the city. The celebrations end with the immersion of deity statues into the holy Ganga.

 

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8. The desi land – Punjab

The desi land – Punjab
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In Punjab, the 9 day fast and festivities of Navratri lead to the 10th-day celebrations of Vijay dashmi and worship the feminine energy, the goddess Durga. Most of the devotees fast and take part in the Navratri puja and Jagran. The main attraction of the celebration is the Navratri special thali that will surely leave you wanting for more.

 

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9. The land of fun – Maharashtra

The land of fun – Maharashtra
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Dussehra celebration in Maharashtra is marked by people visiting the houses of their loved ones and exchanging gifts including the leaves of the auspicious Aapta tree. The nights, on the other hand, are filled with music, Garba dance, Dandiya and Navratri puja.

 

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