Dussehra is held every year in the
Hindu month of Ashvin
(Sep-Oct). This festival, which celebrates the victory of
Lord Rama over Ravana, is one of the most widely celebrated
festivals in India. Rajasthan also keeps up the tradition and
celebrates this colorful festival on a large scale. However,
the city of Kota in Rajasthan is the place to be in during this
mega event and the main cause of its attraction is the annual
Dussehra Mela that draws people from far and wide.
The Dussehra Mela in Kota is a riot of colors. Well-decorated
shops, cultural performances and colorfully clad locals - all
vie for your attention as soon as you enter the fair. Theatrical
enactments and performances from the Ramayana are greatly popular
with the visitors. However, the main highlight of the fair is
the burning of the effigies of Ravana, his brother Kumbhakarna
and his son Meghnath. Slogans praising the victory of good over
evil rent the air as the burning effigies come down to the ground.
As the day wears on, many other events take place one after
another thus adding up to a very enjoyable experience. If you
are in Rajasthan during this festive season, don't forget to
visit Kota and get a taste of Rajasthan like never before.
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