KULLU DUSSEHRA - The connect between 'GOD and MAN'
Raghunathji and Sita Mata at Kullu Dussehra Mela ground -2023 The Devtas reaching the Dhalpur ground The Rath -yatra about to begin Of all the Dussehra celebrations in our country one of the most unique is the Dussehra at Kullu in Himachal – as it starts on the day when the celebrations end in the entire nation – YES– on the Vijayadashmi day. It is then celebrated as a seven day ‘International Festival’ (since 1972) with great community bonding and fervour. I have seen Kullu Dussehra many a times since 2000. Initial attractions were the stalls of various household items, not easily available in Himachal and the evening cultural programs. Gradually I realised it’s a rich amalgamation of history, religion, culture and customs and have tried to understand how it started and what makes it so unique. At the opening with Dr Seema and Sharda Mittal - 2019 With Vatsala Khera - 2023 Many legends are related to Kullu Dussehra – the story of Raja Jagat Singh and of Jamdagini ris