Kullu Dussehra: Everything you need to know about the celebrations

On day of Vijayashami, celebrations of Kullu Dusshera begin. grand festival goes on for a week. Many people make ir way to participate in festivities. It is celebrated in Kullu at Dhalpur Maidan. festival signifies victory of good over evil. Kullu is kwn for its superior natural bounty, waterfalls and ancient temples. Here are a few interesting things you need to kw about Kullu Dussehra-

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Celebrations and processions in Kullu Dussehra

week-long festival kicks off on tenth day of Navratri, on Vijayashmi. festival starts with procession carried out on Ratha across town of Lord Raghunath and or deities. festival gars over 5-6 lakhs of devotees who come to enjoy celebrations. Government has declared Kullu Dussehra as an international festival which attracts many foreign tourists. 

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festival n grows merrier with feasts, dancing and singing for entire week. Cultural activities take place around clock during festival is going on. festival brings in a lot of visitors to Kullu which results in boom in tourism sector. sixth day of festival consists of an assembly of vill devtas which marks beginning of worshipping over 250-300 idols of Hindu Gods. 

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last day of festival marks day of sacrifice. Fish, crabs, roosters and lambs are sacrificed and a bonfire is lit. grandeur of Kullu Dussehra Mela is what attracts devotees from around country to visit it. Kullu Dussehra will commence on October 8, 2019, and end on October 25, 2019.

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