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Dussehra 2026 Travel Guide: 7 Best Places To Experience India's Grand Celebrations
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News18•13-10-2026, 13:15
Dussehra 2026 Travel Guide: 7 Best Places To Experience India's Grand Celebrations
- •Mysuru Dasara features a royal legacy, illuminated Mysuru Palace, and the grand Jumboo Savari procession with decorated elephants.
- •Kullu Dussehra begins on Vijayadashami and lasts for a week, bringing village deities to Dhalpur Maidan for vibrant folk celebrations.
- •Kolkata marks Vijayadashami with the emotional immersion of Goddess Durga idols and traditional Sindoor Khela rituals.
- •Bastar Dussehra in Chhattisgarh honors Goddess Danteshwari with unique tribal customs, rituals, and grand chariot processions.
- •Kota Dussehra Mela in Rajasthan offers towering effigy burnings alongside local handicrafts, food stalls, and amusement rides.
- •Delhi hosts elaborate Ramlila theatrical performances and spectacular Ravana Dahan events across prominent grounds.
- •Varanasi features the historic Ramnagar Ramlila, a traditional theatrical presentation of the Ramayana spanning several weeks.
Key Questions Answered
Travelers can experience unique Dussehra traditions in several notable destinations across India, including Mysuru in Karnataka, Kullu in Himachal Pradesh, Kolkata in West Bengal, Bastar in Chhattisgarh, Kota in Rajasthan, Delhi, and Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
Unlike traditional Dussehra festivities centred on Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana, the celebrations in Bastar are dedicated to Goddess Danteshwari and feature unique tribal customs, traditional rituals, and grand chariot processions over several weeks.
In Kolkata, Vijayadashami marks the culmination of Durga Puja, where devotees bid farewell to Goddess Durga through idol immersion processions and rituals like Sindoor Khela.
