Hundreds of deities, one grand celebration: Inside Himachal's Kullu Dussehra
- Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu Dussehra runs from 21-27 October, starting after Dussehra ends elsewhere.
- Hundreds of village deities arrive in palanquins at Dhalpur Maidan to pay homage to Lord Raghunath.
- • The festival dates to the 17th century, when Raja Jagat Singh brought Lord Raghunath’s idol from Ayodhya.
- Devotees pull his decorated wooden chariot to the grounds, with no Ramlila or Ravana effigies here.
Source: ddindia.co.in
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