The grand inauguration of the 129th Kota Dusshera Mela was held on the 26th of September 2022 after two years of the Covid pandemic. It started with the prayer of Asha Pala Mataji as per the custom.
The same evening UDH Minister of State Shanti Dhariwal virtually attended the grand inauguration of Kota Dusshera Mela. The inauguration ceremony was held with flag hosting and firecrackers followed by folk dances and cultural activities.
Kota Dussehra Mela will continue till the 23rd of Oct 2022. In this Mela, you can see Ramlila till Vijaydashmi, folk dances, and other cultural activities by various artists every night at Shree Ram Rangmanch of Dusshera ground in Kota city situated in the state of Rajasthan, India.
Kota is one of the big cities in the state of Rajasthan(India) situated on the bank of the Chambal River. It is famous for Kota Doria sarees, Kota stone, Kota ki kachori and now for Kota coaching institutes.
Why Kota Dusshera Mela is unique?
It’s one of the longest Dusshera Mela in India. The Kota Dusshera trade fair is for approximately a month. More than a hundred thousand people visit every day. It’s more crowded during Ravan Dahan on Vijaydashmi.
Kota Dusshera is also unique due to the tall height of Ravan ka Putla (Ravan Dummy). Every year the makers of Ravan ka Putla try to make it taller and taller than the previous years.
It’s also historical due to the reason that till now Ravan Dahan is been done by the royal family member of Kota Riyasat. The procession starts from Garh Palace with Bhagwan Laxmi Narayan Ji ki Sawari followed by the Rath of royal family members and many other Jhankies. This procession is splendid.
Top Dusshera Festivals
Dusshera festival is celebrated across India on Vijaydashmi. It is been celebrated on the day when Bhagwan Shree Ram returned to Ayodhya after killing Ravan. It is also celebrated as a victory of truth and Dharma over evil and ego.
Although Dusshera is celebrated in almost every city, town and village in India still some are more renowned.
Dusshera in Bastar, Chattisgarh is known for 75 days long celebration. It’s a wonderful feeling to watch this festival with the tribals dressed in bright traditional attire.
Kulu Dusshera is an internationally famed Dusshera Mela. A lot of foreigners and locals visit and enjoy this festival every year. It is for 7 days.
Mysore Dusshera is one of the most famous Dusshera Mela in India.
You can also visit Ahmedabad for MahaNavtri Utsav, and Calcutta for Durga Pooja Festival during the Dusshera festival period in India. You can plan your visit and Contact Us for more information and guidance.
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