Dussehra
The triumph of good over evil, marked by royal processions, towering effigies and ancient street theatre.
The triumph of good over evil, marked by royal processions, towering effigies and ancient street theatre.
How we celebrate it with you
Mysuru Dasara
The lit palace and a grand procession of elephants and music.
Kullu's gods
Hundreds of village deities carried together through the valley.
Ramlila nights
The old retelling of the Ramayana, performed across the city.
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Questions, answered simply
The practical questions about visiting India for Dussehra, answered in plain English.
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