Tag: Dusshera

Amid chanting of Vedic hymns and blowing of conch, Ravana was worshipped at a Shiva temple here on Friday when the country celebrated Dusshera to mark the victory of Lord Ram over the demon king. The event was organised by the Lankesh Mitra Mandal at the temple on the banks of the Yamuna river. Like a drive against crop residue burning, the government should also start a drive against Ravana’s effigy burning as it also pollutes the environment, the mandal’s national president Omveer Saraswat said. Crop residue burning in some northern states cause high levels of air pollution in the ... Read more

The magnificent and rich in culture, Kullu week long dusshera festival will begin from October 08, 2019. Kullu Dussehra is one of the most popular events of Himachal Pradesh, signifying the victory of good over evil.   “This is the best time for a traveler to experience the beautiful festival of Dusshera. International folk dance festival is also organised during this festive and troops from various countries visit Kullu Manali to participate. The most beautiful folk dance from all 12 states of Himachal Pradesh happens during this week long festivals. Carftsmen and Traders come from various cities to showcase their ... Read more