Top 5 Places to Witness Dusshera Celebration in India !

We all know that India is a land of festivals! Not only these festivals brings out a whim of happiness in every Indian but also have some mythical stories behind them.

So, wherever you are, come and celebrate this Dussehra with your family. Now, here we are going to talk about one great Indian festival- Dussehra i.e. how it is celebrated and what more it offers than just burning Ravana !

We are picking top 5 Dusshera celebrations in 5 different Indian cities just for you ! So, if your interest get piqued then book your cheap flights from Calgary to kolkata to witness a visual treat of the best Dusshera celebration. Have a look !

Mesmerizing Dussehra of Mysore

Locally known as Dasara, this festival is again a 10 days celebration in this city too. People of Mysore doesn’t really celebrate much festivals but during Dasara the city is a must-visit. You can take your flights to Mysore from Canada to be a part of this occasion.

What you can do ?

1. Elephant Procession: Headed by fully decorated royal elephants starting from the Mysore palace to parade ground for Dasara celebration.
2. The city itself is a treat to the eyes as it get completely decorated with more than millions of fancy lights.
3. Exhibition on exhibition ground with lots of shopping option, joy rides and variety of food.

The Famous Durga Puja of Kolkata

Dussehra comes after 9 days of Navratri Pooja. And in Kolkata (West Bengal) it is a grand show in itself for complete ten days.

The Begalis use the theme pandals, fairy lights, lots of other decorations, artistic dolls and even traditional-musical performances. Also, it exemplifies the state’s art, music, culture and literature. Making flight ticket booking to Kolkata during this festival setting is worth the visit.

What you can do ?

1. Each thematic pandals tells a different & unique story during the fest. So, you can hop the pandals.
2. Watch out Dhaak( a kind of drum) & Dhunuchi (an earthen vessel with fire) dance perfomances ever evening during the aarti.
3. Sindoor Khela: which is played amongst married women on the last day of the Navratri symbolizing a prosperous married life.
4. Immersion of the grand idol of Goddess Durga in Ganga river which again is done with a big celebration.

So, if you get intrigued by Kolkata’s Dussehra celebration then book your cheap flights from Calgary to Kolkata and have a visual treat.

Dussehra Celebration in the Hills, Kullu

Kullu is already a famous Indian hill-station for attracting tourists around the world. Dussehra celebration here takes it’s beauty to next level.

Just like any other city, the grand idol of Goddess Durga is common but the 7 day celebration is really different. On the last day, a stack of wood with grass is burnt near the Beas river considering the kingdom of Ravana. Just plan your itinerary for flights to India before making the bookings to enjoy the festival to the fullest.

What you can do ?

1. Rath yatra : It is led by the king of Kullu on a preetified chariot.
2. The fair : Exhibiting the cultural dance, folk music and handicrafts of the Himachal Pradesh state.

The Colorful Dussehra of Gujarat

Dussehra is celebrated after nine days of revering Goddess Durga and here in Gujarat one will find this festival is celebrating it by organizing vivacious Garba for complete 9 days.

What you can do ?

Garba participation is a must if you visit Gujarat and also you can try out your luck for match-making there, if you are single!

The Grand Dussehra of Delhi

The capital city of India i.e. Delhi has its own grand ways to celebrate this festival. Ramlila and decorated temple are the main focus of this city during Dussehra festival.

What you can do ?

1. Watch out the Ramlila, is a traditional style.
2. Dussehra fair exhibiting north Indian culture & handicrafts.

Mentioned above are the some of the major celebrations of some states of India during Dussehra. Celebrate this festival in any of your favorite state and by booking your cheap flights from Calgary to Kolkata to witness the grand show.