Kullu Dussehra

Kullu, one of the breathtaking places of Himachal Pradesh, is also called as Valley of Gods. Kullu Dussehra is a mega cultural & religious event of international fame. Colorful Kullu Dussehra festival is usually celebrated in the month of October. In 1972, Kullu Dessehra was declared as an International Event. Kullu Dussehra festival is attended not only by the people from Himachal Pradesh but also from across India and globe. Around 4 to 5 Lac people come from far-off places to celebrate the festival and make it a mega festival. The festival is celebrated in memory of the triumph of Lord Rama over Ravana, an evil demon. Kullu Dussehra is celebrated on the tenth day of the Navratri called “Vijay Dashmi”. The festival is celebrated seven days long and has become grand celebration because of the gathering of large gathering of devotees, onlookers, participants, spectators, visitors & tourists. The idol Lord Raghunath along with other deities is taken out in the form of a religious procession throughout the town on a chariot (Ratha). It is popularly called as Ratha Yatra.