Most of the festivals celebrated across India mark the victory of good over evil. Dussehra or Vijayadashami, which falls on the tenth day of Navratri, celebrates the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana as well as the victory of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura. Sky-high effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnad are burnt to mark Dussehra. The people of West Bengal celebrate Durga Puja to commemorate the victory of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura. Legends may differ but the Vijayadashami celebration remains ‘the victory of good over evil’.
Let us tell you about 5 places in India that celebrate Dussehra or Vijayadashami with much pomp and enthusiasm in the most diverse ways:
West Bengal
When you think of any festival related to Maa Durga, the first thing that comes to mind is West Bengal. On this day, the six-day festival comes to an end, and the idols of Durga are taken to the river or sea, where devotees bid farewell to the goddess. During Durga Puja, huge pandals are constructed where people offer prayers, perform the traditional dance known as Dhunuchi and enjoy sumptuous banquets.
Kullu
Dussehra is one of the most sought after celebrations in India, especially in Kullu. However, the city celebrates this day in its own way. Instead of burning the effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnad, the locals do lanka-dahan, in which they burn a union of dried leaves and twigs. In the rest of the country, Dussehra marks the end of Navratri celebrations, but in contrast, in Kullu the festivities begin with the Dussehra celebrations. Dance performed to the tunes of Dhadak and Narasimha Trumpet is still one of the biggest attractions of Kullu Dussehra festival.
Varanasi
Ramlila is organized across the country but a Ramlila in Varanasi is always the favorite of the devotees. Every year thousands of visitors watch Ramlila. Special sets of Ayodhya, Lanka and Ashok Vatika have been created for the occasion and the characters act out the Ramayana in the most unique way.
Mysore
For more than 400 years, Mysore Dussehra is being celebrated with much pomp and show. Mysore got its name from Mahishasura, the demon who was killed by Goddess Chamundeshwari on Vijayadashami, the tenth day of the Navratri festival. Mysore Dussehra is popular among devotees and tourists for the wonderfully lit Mysore Palace, elephant rides, military parades and various cultural events.
Karnataka
Dussehra is celebrated on a grand scale in Madikeri, Karnataka, amidst the peaceful surroundings of Coorg. The grand festival has a long and captivating history that talks about the supremacy of the Haleri Kings. Dussehra is celebrated as a lively carnival-like festival, also known as Mariamma festival, with people performing folk dances dedicated to Draupadi at the carnival. This is one of the most unique Dussehra celebrations.
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