The Durga Puja Festival of Kolkata
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| DURGA PUJA, KOLKATA |
Navratri has begun and the whole nation looks beautiful in all those bright lights and decoration. Durga Pandals, Navratri venues, food stalls and fairs; you will see these in every nook and corner of most part of the country. Dussehra being just few days away, India is all prepared to celebrate Dussehra that falls on the 11th of this month this year. Dussehra also popularly known as Vijayadashami is one of the largest and the most celebrated festivals of India. Dussehra is celebrated after the nine days of dancing and fun of Navratri. The word Dussehra was derived from the Sanskrit word Dasha-Hara which also means Ravana’s defeat. Dussehra is celebrated to honor the victory of good over evil and there are many stories that symbolize the significance of Dussehra. However, among all the stories the most popular ones are Durga’s victory over the demon Mahishasura and also Ram’s victory over Ravan. According to mythology, it is said that it was on this day that Durga after being given life by the Gods of the universe killed Mahishasura who was a demon and was wrecking havoc in the world. This story has been spoken about many times. The other story is about Ram killing Ravan. On the day of Dussehra, as a part of celebrations, the effigy of the ten headed demon- Ravan is also burned. This marks the victory of good over evil and hence the whole country celebrates Dussehra with much pomp and joy.
This festival is celebrated in the month of Ashwin as per the Hindu calendar and that often falls in the months of September or October. Since it is also the start of harvest time in India and Nepal, Dussehra is celebrated with much pomp and dedication. The celebrations of Dussehra obviously differ in each state and city. Listed below are some of the best places in India that are perfect for Dussehra celebrations. From Kolkata to Mysore, there are many places in India that celebrate this festival with great enthusiasm and energy. The cities don a different look with brightly lit up streets and the hustle bustle of people.
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| DURGA PUJA, WEST BENGAL |
KOLKATA
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KOLKATA
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This is possibly one of the best places all over India to witness Dussehra celebrations done on a grand scale. Popularly known as Durga Puja, during this period Kolkata can be seen in all her glory. Durga Puja brings in a lot of hustle bustle and vibrancy to the palace. You will see women dressed up in new, traditional clothes; all decked up visiting different Durga pandals. As you walk down the streets of Kolkata, the colorfully LED lights, religious music like Rabindra Sangeet is what you will be treated to. You must visit Kolkata at least once in a life time during Dussehra to see the dedication and energy with which people celebrated his festival. While visiting Durga Puja Pandals around the city is the most significant part of celebrations, people in Kolkata also do not miss out on the chance of relishing on street side delicacies. The four day celebration ins Kolkata is a much awaited one and on the last day married women wear the traditional red and white sarees and smear Sindoor on each other. You should be here to believe the rich culture and tradition that Kolkata has.
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| KOLKATA |
RAVAN DAHAN
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| RAMLEELA MAIDAN, DELHI |
Delhi, India’s capital also brings in the beautiful festival of Dussehra in the most entertaining manner. Nine days of nonstop fun, dancing and fanfare, Delhi has its own distinct way of celebrating Dussehra. On the last day when people burn the effigy of Ravana, the streets are filled with the noise and lights of fireworks. Delhi is also popular for hosting some of the best Ramilila shows at the Ramilila Maidan and also at the Red First grounds. The sight of towering Ravana effigies, Ramlila shows, fireworks, people dressed up traditionally and also the several food stall that sell delicious food makes for a perfect reason for you to visit Delhi during Dussehra.
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