{"id":14200,"date":"2026-09-30T16:05:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T10:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travanya.com\/blog\/?p=14200"},"modified":"2026-09-30T16:05:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T10:35:41","slug":"places-to-celebrate-dussehra-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travanya.com\/blog\/tourist-attractions\/places-to-celebrate-dussehra-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Different Ways Of Celebrating Dussehra Across Indian States"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dussehra falls on Tuesday, October 20, 2026<\/strong>, but people across India observe the festival in many different ways. In some places, the day is associated with Ramlila and the burning of Ravana effigies. Elsewhere, the focus is on Goddess Durga, local deities, royal processions, temple rituals or long-running community festivals. Mysuru turns Dasara into a grand city-wide celebration, and Kullu brings together village deities, while Bastar follows traditions that are quite different from the usual Ram-Ravana narrative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For travellers, this makes Dussehra an interesting time to plan a domestic trip. A festival journey can mean flying to a major city and continuing by road or rail, or taking a direct domestic flight when the destination is well connected. Here are 10 places where Dussehra takes a distinctly regional form, along with practical flight options to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Is Dussehra Celebrated?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to Hindu tradition, Dussehra or Vijayadashami<\/a> represents the victory of good over evil. In the Ramayana tradition, Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana is commemorated. In Bengal and parts of eastern India, Vijayadashami marks the conclusion of Durga Puja and is connected with Goddess Durga’s victory over Mahishasura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These traditions have developed differently across regions. The festival may involve a Ravan Dahan ceremony in one city, a procession of village deities in another, or temple rituals dedicated to Goddess Durga elsewhere. Incredible India also identifies Mysuru Dasara, Kullu Dussehra, Kolkata’s Vijaya Dashami, and Bastar Dussehra as distinct regional expressions of the festival<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 Different Ways Dussehra Is Celebrated Across India<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Karnataka: Mysuru Dasara<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mysuru Dasara is one of Karnataka’s most prominent Dussehra celebrations and has a strong connection with the worship of Goddess Chamundeshwari. According to local tradition, the festival commemorates her victory over Mahishasura. The 2026 Mysuru Dasara is scheduled from October 11 to October 21<\/strong>, making it longer than the single-day Vijayadashami observance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mysuru Palace becomes one of the main visual features during the festival, with large-scale illumination after sunset. The famous Jamboo Savari<\/strong> procession brings decorated elephants, horses and cultural tableaux through the city. Music and dance performances, the Dasara Exhibition, food events and other programmes are held during the 10-day celebration. A torchlight parade marks its closing festivities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Karnataka Flight Routes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n