In 2025, Vijayadashami or Dussehra were celebrated on Thursday, October 2. This festival is not just a date, but a symbol of India’s age -old cultural heritage and the message of ‘Victory of Good Over Evil’. Its celebrations differ across the country; Each state has its own unique traditions and folklore, which makes this festival even more special. Let us know how Dussehra is celebrated in different states of India. Northern India: Ravana Dahan and Ramlila The most important tradition of Dussehra in the North India is Ravana Dahan. Fairs and Ramlila are organized in various places in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. After Ramlila, major consequences of Ravana, Meghnad and Kumbhakarna were burned. Thousands of people are witnessed by this event. It is believed that this tradition gives the message to burn evil and accept goodness in life. Western -Bengal: Durga immersion is celebrated with large pump in the Western Bengals. Vijayadashami is the last day of Durga Puja. The idols of the goddess Durga were plunged into rivers or dams. On this day, women ‘play Sindoor’, where married women apply ability to each other and wish happiness and prosperity. Maharashtra: Shami Puja and Gold Exchange is a tradition of exchange of gold (mango leaves) on Dussehra, Dussehra. People consider it a symbol of wealth. In addition, ‘Shami Tree’ is also worshiped. It is believed that the pandavas hid their weapons under this tree during their unknown. On this day, people exchange the best wishes to strengthen their relationships. Gujarat: Vijay Utsav to Navratri ends with Navratri in Gujarat with Dussehra. Here, during Navratri, the celebration of Garba and Dandiya lasts nine days, and the victory is celebrated by immersing the idol of the goddess Durga on Dussehra. Karnataka: Mysore Dussehra is world -famous Mysore Dussehra of Karnataka. Dussehra is celebrated with large pump for ten days. The Mysore Palace is decorated with thousands of light bulbs. On the tenth day, a march called ‘Jambu Ride’ is taken out with a special performance of elephants, horses and cultural tableaux. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana: Decorated idols and festivals are specially worshiped in these states, on the day of Vijayadashami. Festivals are held in the villages and people plunge the decorated idols of the goddess Durga. In many places there is a tradition of ‘Bommalu Kolu’, in which idols of gods are decorated and installed in homes. Himachal Pradesh: Kullu Dussehra is very special in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. Ravana is not burned here, but it is considered a fair of gods. During this time, idols or chariots of hundreds of local gods are gathered together and a large march is taken out. This festival lasts a week. In general, Dussehra is a beautiful example of India’s cultural diversity and unity. Sometimes it is a symbol of Ravana combustion, sometimes Durga immersion. Sometimes it reflects the grandeur of Mysore Mahal, sometimes the Dev tradition of Kullu. In every form, this festival teaches us that no matter how great evil, truth, religion and good victory.
‘Festivals one, but tradition and customs a lot …’ How are Dussehra celebrated in the video in various secrets of India?
