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In Pics| Dussehra 2022: Some unique ways of celebrating the festival across India

Dussehra is celebrated across India, marking the victory of good over evil. The effigies of the antagonists in the Hindu epic Ramayana, Ravana, Meghnath and Kumbhkaran, will be burnt in most parts of the country during the celebrations. Here's look at some of the unique ways of Dussehra celebration.

October 05, 2022 / 11:58 IST
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In Delhi, highlights of all the celebrations are the Ramlila shows held most notably at the Ramlila Maidan and Red Fort. (Image: News18 Creative)
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In Delhi, highlights of all the celebrations are the Ramlila shows held most notably at the Ramlila Maidan and Red Fort. This year, the dussehra event is said to have three Chief Guests: President Droupadi Murmu, CM Arvind Kejriwal and 'Bahubali' star Prabhas. (Image: News18 Creative)

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Kullu Dussehra is a week-long festival that is celebrated on the tenth day of Navratri in the Dhalpur maidan in Kullu valley, and continues for seven days. It is a massive congregation of worshippers comprising of over 300 deities in the valley. For the first time, PM Modi will be gracing the occasion with his presence. (Image: News18 Creative)

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Ravan Dahan is an important part of Dussehra celebrations in Uttar Pradesh. Ram Leela is performed on a grand level at prime locations. (Image: News18 Creative)

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Tamil Nadu celebrates the festival in an entirely different way, it is dedicated to worship of Goddess Lakshmi, Sarawati and Durga. (Image: News18 Creative)

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Kulasekarapattinam Dasara, also known as the Kulasai Dussehra, takes place at the Mutharamman temple located in Kulasekarapattinam. The devotees fast for 41 days. (Image: News18 Creative)

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Mysuru Dasara is the Royal festival of Karnataka. The festival is celebrated for 10 days starting with nine nights called Navratri and the last day being Vijayadashmi. Processions are expected to begin around 5pm, with 47 tableaus across Karnataka and other states in participation. Elephants, horses and other cultural troupes will also be a part of the procession. (Image: News18 Creative)