{"id":2857,"date":"2019-08-05T06:39:20","date_gmt":"2019-08-05T06:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/?p=2857"},"modified":"2025-08-14T12:53:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T12:53:06","slug":"dussehra-celebration-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/dussehra-celebration-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Dussehra Festival 2025: Celebrations and Rituals in Indian States"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dussehra is a magnificent festival rich in cultural significance and religious beliefs. Although this festival is celebrated across India in many different ways the spirit to t of the festival remains the same in the hearts of people here since it signifies the supremacy of good over all sorts of evil power.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/dussehra-celebration-in-india\/#dussehra-festival-date-2025-2026\" >Dussehra Festival Date 2025-2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/dussehra-celebration-in-india\/#durga-pujo-in-kolkata\" >Durga Pujo in Kolkata<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/dussehra-celebration-in-india\/#dussehra-in-delhi\" >Dussehra in Delhi\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/dussehra-celebration-in-india\/#dussehra-in-maharashtra\" >Dussehra in Maharashtra<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/dussehra-celebration-in-india\/#dasara-in-mysore\" >Dasara in Mysore\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/dussehra-celebration-in-india\/#bathukamma-in-hyderabad\" >Bathukamma in Hyderabad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/dussehra-celebration-in-india\/#bommai-kolu-in-chennai\" >Bommai Kolu in Chennai<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dussehra-festival-date-2025-2026\"><\/span>Dussehra Festival Date 2025-2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Hindu festival of Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is one of the biggest festivals celebrated in the country. This festival is celebrated at the end of Navratri, so the date varies from year to year. As per the Hindu calendar, this festival is celebrated on the 10th day of Kartik.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dussehra Festival Date 2025: <\/strong>02nd October 2025 (Thursday)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dussehra Festival Date 2026: <\/strong>20 October 2026 (Tuesday)<\/p>\n<p><strong>After Navaratri,<\/strong> the nine days of fasting ceremony and worshipping Goddess Durga, Dussehra is widely celebrated on the tenth day. This gala festival has its origin in the Hindu epic Ramayana which tells the story of Lord Rama killing the demon Ravana who had ten heads and who abducted Lord Rama&#8217;s wife Sita. Dussehra is believed to be celebrated to pay tribute to the victory of Lord Rama. A dramatization of this story known as Ramleela is held in many places during Navaratri with a spectacular ending of burning an enormous model of Ravana on Dusshera.<\/p>\n<p>Dussehra is known for the magnitude of its celebration. Uniqueness in the ways of celebrating this widely popular festival in different traditions makes it an extraordinary religious event. Each tradition welcomes this festival and performs ritual ceremonies in its way.<\/p>\n<p>You can go to any part of the country to gain a rich and memorable experience of Dussehra.<\/p>\n<p>Let us dive into different cultures to have a vivid impression of the festival in the major cities of India.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"durga-pujo-in-kolkata\"><\/span><strong>Durga Pujo in Kolkata<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5068 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Kolkata-Durga-puja-1.jpg\" alt=\"Durga Pujo in Kolkata\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Kolkata-Durga-puja-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Kolkata-Durga-puja-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Kolkata-Durga-puja-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Kolkata-Durga-puja-1-20x15.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The city of joy is famous for its bewildering festival Durga Pujo which signifies the arrival of goddess Durga on the earth. The 5-day long festival illuminates the city with great enthusiasm and intense radiance. The last day is named Vijayadashami which falls on the same day when Dussehra is celebrated.<\/p>\n<p>The city goes into a complete trance with its elaborate setups of pandals, electrifying decorations of light, and remarkably adorned effigies of goddess Durga.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Major attractions\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can visit splendid pandals to perfectly get into the <strong>cultural mood of Kolkata during Durga puja.<\/strong> Exploring some traditionally famous puja pandals like century-old palaces and theme-based puja pandals will be a great thrill.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eating out\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kolkata is famous for various mouth-watering preparations like Rasogolla, a sweet made of milk, Phuchka, a snack item mostly available on the street side, and its fish curry.<\/p>\n<p>Park steer, New Market, Burrabazar, Shyambazar, Camac street, and Salt Lake are the places where you can try out different types of food. You must visit the Coffee house on College Street for its historical background and delicious coffee. Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/durga-puja-in-kolkata\/\">Durga Puja in Kolkata<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Suggested India Tour Packages:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-rajasthan-trip-itinerary.html\">Rajasthan Tour Packages for 10 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-north-india-trip.html\">10 Days North India Travel Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-south-india-tours-itinerary.html\"> South India Package for 10 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/16-days-royal-heritage-rajasthan-itinerary.html\">16 Days Royal Heritage Rajasthan Trip<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/\">Check More India Travel Packages<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dussehra-in-delhi\"><\/span><strong>Dussehra in Delhi\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5069 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Dussehra-festival-Delhi.jpg\" alt=\"Dussehra in Delhi\u00a0\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Dussehra-festival-Delhi.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Dussehra-festival-Delhi-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Dussehra-festival-Delhi-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Dussehra-festival-Delhi-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/delhi-tours\/\">Delhi<\/a> <\/strong>is famous for elaborately celebrating Dussehra. Ram Leela is help celebrated on roads, parks, and open places.<\/p>\n<p>Temples around the city are beautifully adorned during Navaratri. The whole city immerses itself in the joy of festivity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Major Attractions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can enjoy the glorious RamLeela by visiting the ground where it is being held and witnessing the breathtaking ritual of burning effigies of the devil Ravana and some amazing fireworks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eating out<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Delhi is famous for its finger-licking dishes like Alu ka paratha, kebabs, chaat, Chhole Bhature, and a traditional drink lassi.<\/p>\n<p>You must visit Parantha Galli in Old Delhi, Jama Masjid, North Campus, and Hau, Khas village in Delhi to enjoy the variety of food items Delhi has to offer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-see-ramlila-in-delhi-ncr\/\"><strong>{ Best Places to See Ramlila in Delhi-NCR }<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dussehra-in-maharashtra\"><\/span><strong>Dussehra in Maharashtra<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dussehra in Maharashtra is more like an opportunity for a reunion of friends and relatives. They exchange gifts and make special sweets on this auspicious day.<\/p>\n<p>The exchange of Aapta tree leaves a symbol of gold is an old tradition here and it is believed to bring prosperity. The purchase of new vehicles, new houses, new machines, and stepping into a new venture are considered auspicious.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read also: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festival-in-november-india\/\">Cultural Festivals to Attend in India This November<\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Major Attractions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can watch the efficacy of Ravana being burnt in many places. You can visit fairs and attend various events across the city.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eating out\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mumbai city in Maharashtra is famous for its street food. Batata vada, vada pav, Bhelpuri, Pani Puri, and pav bhaji are famous street food items in Mumbai.<\/p>\n<p>You can go to Crawford Market, Bhendi Bazaar, Grant Road, and Juhu Beach for the ultimate pleasure of enjoying street food.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/goa-to-mumbai-indian-luxury-angriya-cruise-tips-advice-planning\/\">{ Goa to Mumbai via Angriya Cruise How to Plan a tour }<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dasara-in-mysore\"><\/span><strong>Dasara in Mysore\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5030 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Mysore-Palace-Dussehra.jpg\" alt=\"Dasara in Mysore\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Mysore-Palace-Dussehra.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Mysore-Palace-Dussehra-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Mysore-Palace-Dussehra-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Mysore-Palace-Dussehra-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A 10-day-long festival starts with Navaratri and ends with Vijayadashami. The mythological story behind the celebration of this festival is the same as the celebration of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/durga-puja-in-kolkata\/\">Durga Puja in Kolkata<\/a> only with the difference of naming the goddess Chamundeshwari instead of Durga.<\/p>\n<p>The festival turns into an extravagant event with Dasara processions being held on the streets of the city where goddess Chamundeshwari placed on a Mantapa made of gold is worshipped on top of an ornamented elephant by the King and Queen of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/mysore-tours\/\">Mysore<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Major Attractions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can enjoy the glorious procession or even visit various exhibitions around the city to get a taste of Mysore culture in its handicrafts, souvenirs, and food stalls.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eating Out<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>South Indian delicacies like idli, vada, dosa, Khara Bhath, Keshari Bhath, and Bonda are some of the dishes you can try. You must not miss the exotic taste of the famous filter coffee also.<\/p>\n<p>You must visit the eateries on the Mysore Bangalore highway.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Karnataka Travel Packages:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/6-days-mysore-ooty-kodaikanal-from-bangalore.html\">Mysore Ooty Kodaikanal Trip<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/3-nights-4-days-mysore-coorg-itinerary-from-bangalore.html\">4 Days Mysore and Coorg Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/6-nights-7-days-karnataka-trip-itinerary.html\">7 Days Karnataka Tour Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/6-nights-7-days-karnataka-kerala-tour-package.html\">8 Days Karnataka &amp; Kerala Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/karnataka-tours\/\">Check Karnataka More Itineraries<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"bathukamma-in-hyderabad\"><\/span><strong>Bathukamma in Hyderabad<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5070 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bathukamma-in-Hyderabad.jpg\" alt=\"Bathukamma in Hyderabad\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bathukamma-in-Hyderabad.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bathukamma-in-Hyderabad-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bathukamma-in-Hyderabad-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bathukamma-in-Hyderabad-20x15.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hyderabad celebrates Dussehra by worshipping the goddess Gauri called Bathukamma which means Mother Goddess, Come Alive\u2019. It ignites the cultural spirit in Hyderabad.<\/p>\n<p>This festival is celebrated for 9 days and the last day of the festival is called Saddula Bathukamma which happens to be the eighth day of Navaratri. Bathukamma is made out of cow dung and flowers as a traditional practice.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Suggested Itineraries for South India:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-south-india-tours-itinerary.html\">South India Packages for 10 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/12-days-south-india-tour-itinerary.html\">12 Days South India Tour Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/south-india-religious-tour-from-mumbai.html\">South India Itinerary for 13 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/south-india-tour-from-mumbai.html\">15 Days South India Travel Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/south-india-tours\/\">Check More Packages for South India<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Major Attractions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can get yourself ready for a rich experience of one of the <strong>biggest festivals in the country<\/strong> also known as a floral festival. You can go out to enjoy the fireworks and traditional sweets made during the festival.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eating Out<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You should never miss Hyderabadi biryani and haleem.<\/p>\n<p>Paradise in Secunderabad, Shah Ghouse in Talichowki, and Cage Bahar in Basheer Bagh is a well-known eatery that you might like to visit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-most-famous-temples-of-telangana\/\"><strong>{ Top 10 Most Famous Temples of Telangana }<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"bommai-kolu-in-chennai\"><\/span><strong>Bommai Kolu in Chennai<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5072 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bommai-Kolu-in-Chennai.jpg\" alt=\"Bommai Kolu in Chennai\" width=\"800\" height=\"508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bommai-Kolu-in-Chennai.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bommai-Kolu-in-Chennai-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bommai-Kolu-in-Chennai-768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bommai-Kolu-in-Chennai-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The meaning of Bommai Kolu in Tamil is Divine Presence. The dolls of \u00a0Kolu or Golu made of clay or wood are worshipped for 3 or 9 days two times a day and one of the dolls is put to sleep on the 10 days.<\/p>\n<p>The exchange of sweets and gifts is traditional in this festival. Beautiful rangolis and oil-lit lamps are used to decorate homes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Major Attractions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The display of vibrant Kolu dolls ignites the spirit of the festival in the hearts of the people.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eating Out<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/pongal-festival-harvest-celebrations-south-india\/\">Pongal<\/a>, a rice preparation is a delicious item to look out for in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tamilnadu-tours\/\"><strong>Chennai (Tamil Nadu)<\/strong><\/a>. Besides this, masala dosa, south Indian thali, Idli, Uttapam, and vada are also popular.<\/p>\n<p>You can visit Mint Street, Burma Bazaar, Marine Beach, and East Mada Road are a few of the places you can go to enjoy the famous food dishes in the city.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also, Read Our guide related to South India Attraction:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-tourist-places-in-south-india\/\">20 Best Tourist Places in South India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-10-places-to-visit-in-kerala\/\">Top 10 Places to Visit in Kerala<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-and-see-in-ooty\/\">10 Best Places to Visit and See in Ooty<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-places-to-visit-in-pondicherry\/\">Top Places to Visit in Pondicherry<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dussehra is celebrated in many other regions of India in variable styles but the essence of the celebrations is the same everywhere. Like all other <strong>festivals in India,<\/strong> this festival also reminds the people of India of the significance of living in harmony as festivals of any sort bring people of different cultures and religions close together with a magical influence of its vibrations all around.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Also:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-festivals-in-august-2019-in-india\/\">Famous Festivals in August in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/festivals-in-september-in-india\/\">Popular Festival in September in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festival-in-november-india\/\">Popular Festival in November in India<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dussehra is a magnificent festival rich in cultural significance and religious beliefs. Although this festival is celebrated across India in many 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