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How Dussehra (Dasara) is celebrated across India
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How Dussehra (Dasara) is celebrated across India

The same festival Dussehra is celebrated differently across India e.g. Mysuru, Bastar, Kullu, Kota, and Jhejuri near Pune. Diversity is part of Indian tradition. Also read about Ram Lila in Kumaon and Kashi. The compilation has brief info, photo and video links.   Dussehra is celebrated on the tenth day of Navratri, also known as Vijayadashami. Just like Holi is celebrated in different ways across India so is Dussehra. This article enumerates the different ways with links to articles and albums. 1. Mysuru Dussehra (Dasara) Mysuru Palace at twilight and fully lit is a must-see The city celebrates Ma Chamundeswari’s victory over Mahishasura. Celebrations are around the Mysuru Palace i.e. fully lit up. Local wrestlers fight within the palace premises. The ...