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THIS IS HOW THE INDIANS CELEBRATE DASHERA IN DIFFERENT STATES OF INDIA !

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India is a land of festivals. The harmony of different cultures and traditions is best experienced during festivals in the country. One can experience ‘Unity in diversity’ during Dussehra celebrations that take place in every state of the country. The festival is a triumph of good over evil and of light over darkness. Also known as Vijayadashami, Dasara, Durgotsav, the tenth day of Navratri is not only celebrated in India but also in Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. The day marks the victory of Goddess Durga over demon Mahishasura, with whom she fought for nine nights. The day also marks the victory over the demon king Ravana. The entire country, from North to South, dons a celebratory look. Whichever part of the country you are in you will experience a different Dussehra altogether. Here’s how Dussehra is celebrated in different parts of the country.

                   
                     MAHARASHTRA
In Maharashtra, people visit their closed ones, greet each other and exchange gifts. There is also a tradition of exchanging leaves of Aapta tree, symbolising gold that aims to bring prosperity. The festival marks the beginning of Winter and hence special delicacies are prepared to make the immune system strong. Maharashtrians also consider the day auspicious and tends to start new ventures or buy new house, gadgets or vehicles. In the evening, effigies of Ravana are also burnt to celebrate the victory of Lord Rama over demon-king Ravana.


                        DHELI
India’s capital celebrates the festival marking Ram’s victory and demon-king Ravana’s defeat. The main cultural event in Delhi is Ram Leela, held in the evening followed by the burning of effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakaran, and Meghnad. Not to forget the beautiful firework. Religious songs are played or recited. The temples of Lord Rama are decorated with flowers and lamps.


              KARNATAKA (MAYSUR)
Dasara as they call it is the most spectacular Dussehra celebration in India. One can experience the 400-year-old Dussehra celebration at the Mysore Palace. The royal heritage is decorated with over 1,00,000 lights between 7 pm and 10 pm and is a royal treat to the eyes. Not to forget the richly embellished elephants and gastronomic tour the city offers. 
The celebration ends with a procession carrying an idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari, the one who killed demon Mahishasura, adorning lavish accessories. The procession starts from the historic Mysore Palace and ends at the Banni Mantapa accompanied by a torch-light parade.



WESTBENGAL,TRIPURA, ORISSA 
The celebration here begins on Shasthi, the sixth day of Navratri, and ends on Dussehra. The five-day celebration comprises of setting up of pandals, organising cultural activities and offering lavish bhog. On the tenth day, Vijayadashami, devotees bid goodbye to Goddess Durga. Sindoor Khela, where women smear sindoor on each other, is the highlight of the festival. The ritual means wishing each other a happy married life and good fortune as sindoor (vermilion) is a sign of a married woman.


                       KULLU
The celebration in Kullu attracts tourists in large numbers. On Dussehra, Dhalpur maidan in Kullu valley is decorated with beautiful flowers and lights. It is believed that in the 17th century, on Dussehra, King Jagat Singh installed an idol of Raghunath, Lord Ram, on his throne. Since then Lord Raghunath is considered as the ruling deity of the Kullu valley. Adding to the excitement, the maidan is occupied with performances, exhibitions, and fairs. There is a tradition of burning a heap of bushes representing the burning of Lanka.



               CHHATTISGARH
The celebration is spectacular in Dandakaranya, a place where Lord Rama is believed to have spent his 14 years in exile. The celebration connotes to the supreme power of Goddess Danteswari, a local Goddess worshipped as an incarnation of Shakti. Every year, the inhabitants of Bastar organizes a special ceremony at the Goddess Danteswari temple in Jagadalpur.

                
                     KERLA 
In Kerala, Goddess Saraswati is worshipped. Students wrap their books and keep it in front of Goddess Saraswati’s idol along with sugarcane, jaggery, and roasted paddy, for two days. On Vijayadashami, a special puja is organised and it is only after the puja the books are taken back. On this day, instruments, domestic animals, and vehicles are worshipped. The people here celebrate Dussehra with a focus on initiating education.


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