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Kullu Valley draws a large number of tourists to its fairs and festivals. Among all other fairs and festivals in Himachal Pradesh, the fairs in Kullu Valley draw special notice because of their uniqueness.
Most of these festivals are observed to celebrate the victory of good over the evil and also to appease the deities, thus reflecting the traditional faith of the localites. Seven-day festival Dusshera is held annually in October.
Features:
When Dussehra celebrations are complete in other parts of the country, it begins in Kullu.
Effigies are not burnt
Hundreds of local deities are brought on palanquins in processions to Dhaulpur Maidan
They are brought around the camp of Lord Raghunathji in the field
Throughout the night, folk dances and cultural programs are organized
The chariots are taken to the bank of Beas River on the last day and bushes are burnt to symbolize the burning of Lanka.
Thereafter Lord Raghunathji is brought back to his abode in Raghunathpur.
Exhibitions on crafts are also organized
How to Reach
You can fly down to Bhuntar airport, which is 10 kilometers from Kullu.
You can also avail of train service to Joginder Nagar, 95 kilometers away from Kullu
You can opt for bus services from Delhi which would take you along Delhi-Mandi-Kullu Road or from Shimla.
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