Kullu dussehra dates, celebrations and festivities holidify. Oct 23, 2015 it was a gathering of over 200 idols of gods and goddesses, worshipped in the picturesque kullu valley, in this himachal pradesh town for the weeklong dussehra celebrations that began on thursday ami. A variety of festivals and fairs are celebrated here which reflect the rich tradition and culture of the state. Dussehra festival celebrates the defeat of the demon ravana, by the god rama, a story as told in ramayana, an ancient hindu epic. A beautiful amalgum of history, rich culture and customs, this unique festival is held every year in october.
Kullu dussehra festival all set to enter the guinness world record. Festivities at historic weeklong kullu dussehra begins today. World famous kullu dussehra international kullu dussehra 2019. Kullu dussehra 2020 dussehra festival at kullu in himachal. Various historical evidences including inscriptions on coins etc. Sooner or later, he became acquainted with that somebody by the name of durgadutt had delightful pearls. For more than three hundred and fifty years, the festival, participated in by hundreds of thousands of visitors of pilgrims from all over the hills, and outside, has gone on being held, year after year. Kullu dussehra 2018, festival in valley of gods the. The reason of recommending a drive to kullu once dussehra is over in delhi and other parts of india is the kullu dussehra festival. The sevenday festival of kullu dussehra, a celebration of avatar lord ramas victory over the evil king ravana. Dussehra is one of the important festivals of india. In its second form dushahara the term means annihilation of the evil doers, since we know from the literary sources that on the very.
Rama found it very difficult to beat the mighty ravana. During dussehra, this temple turns into a place of festivity and is filled with colors all around. Many religious mythological books specifically refers the antiquity particularly kullu valley. Literally the term dussehra dashhara means annihilation of the ten sins. In kullu valley, 534 gods live with people, says book. Sep 25, 20 in the last post we wrote about the tradition of kullu dussehra. Last year, i witnessed the famous kullu dussehra festival. Reflecting the rich and colorful history of kullu dussehra. Its the legend of the 16th century when raja jagat singh used to rule over the kullu kingdom. Dussehra celebrates ramas victory over ravana in a festival spread out over ten days. Kullu dussehra 2016 rath yatra of lord raghunath ji. Kullu dussehra gets started with traditional fervour. Kullu dussehra is celebrated in the kullu valley of himachal pradesh and is regionally notable for its large fair and parade witnessed by estimated half a million people. Some amazing facts about kullu dussehra you didnt know.
Kullu dussehra celebrations himachal pradesh festival. The deities are accompanied by attendants and they reach the venue of kullu dussehra in colorful procession. Dussehra in kullu is much more than a holy celebration it is kullus distinctive glamour and a delightful amalgamation of culture, heritage and religion. Kullu dussehra kullu, india location, facts and all about. Kullu dussehra is celebrated slightly differently from the rest of the country because the festivities in kullu begin after the nineday festival ends. Everything you need to know for a pulsating or a peaceful holiday. Culture, history, religion, tradition, et cetera of the kulu region. Kullu dussehraa royal celebration amidst mountains and. Nestled in the lap of the majestic himalayas, kullu is a veritable jewel in the crown of himachal pradesh. Dates and legends behind kullu dussehra celebrations. In the following post we would be telling you about the history of this joyous festival. The center of festivities of the kullu dussehra is the dhalpur maidan in kullu. In the southern, eastern, northeastern, and some northern states of india, vijayadashami marks the end of durga puja, remembering goddess durgas victory over the buffalo demon mahishasura to restore and protect dharma. During the kullu dussehra festival, 12 thousand people will gather and.
The mega natti performed in 2015 by nearly 0 women at kullu dussehra has already entered into guinness book of world records on monday, chief minister presided over the concluding ceremony held at lal chand prarthi kala kendra, kullu. Absorb the peace and spirituality surrounding the temple, and also enjoy the sceneries that are equally appealing. History of kullu dussehra as per folklore, kullu was under the influence of raja jagat singh in the sixteenth century. We at indianeagle take a walk through how kullu valley celebrates dussehra. Kullu is known for its beautiful gorges, wondrous waterfalls, chatty mountain stream and ancient temples which are certainly going to enthrall you especially during the kullu dussehra festival. Many commemorative places can be found in the kullu valley, which also has some religious temples deeply related with the era of. If you are planing to visit kullu dussehra 2018, kindly book your accommodation well in advance. According to a local legend, a brahmin priest was accidentally killed by kullu s king raja jagat singh around the.
In 2019, it starts on october 8 and will continue for 7 days. Devtas of kullu are mainly divided into 7 segments anni, banjar, bhuntar, kullu, manali, sainj, nirmand. Culture and lifestyle of kullu valley the valley of gods. Many travelers specially stay in kullu town and the only real attraction for them is the famous international mega dussehra festival or popularly known as kullu dussehra in himachal pradesh. Kullu dussehra 2020 an international festival in himachal pradesh. Festivities at historic weeklong kullu dussehra begins today tnn oct 11, 2016, 06. It was a gathering of over 200 idols of gods and goddesses, worshipped in the picturesque kullu valley, in this himachal pradesh town for the weeklong dussehra.
Devdhun has been entered as a record in the india book of records with a record 2200 bajantries playing the musical instruments. The festival commences on the tenth day of the rising moon, i. Profile picture name designation email address phone fax. The raja took a stab at everything to have that pearls. Devdhun played by 2200 bajantris at kullu dussehra enters india. Kullu dussehra ends without animal sacrifice himachal pradesh hc last month had imposed a ban on animal sacrifices at temples, religious fairs and festivals. Kullu dussehra festival 2020, festival in valley of god. Kullu natti has its name in the guinness book of world records as.
It is celebrated in the dhalpur maidan in the kullu valley. Nearly 200 deities worshipped in the various temples in the valley also arrive to pay respect to lord ram. Oct 14, 2019 kulluthe international kullu dussehra concluded on monday with great fanfare and enthusiasm. Dussehra event has an interesting history behind it.
Back the book discover the richly varied experiences spread across five mountain ranges and river valleys of this himalayan state. The festival commences on the tenth day of the rising moon, that is, vijaya dashmi. Our organization is striving hard to collect information, history and other details and provide to each individual who are interested to study the rich cultural heritage of this beautiful region. I explore the biggest festival of kullu valley the kullu dussehra international festival 2018. Kullu dussehra is the renowned international mega dussehra festival observed in the month of october in himachal pradesh state in northern india. Kullu dussehra festival is successfully being celebrated since the 17th century, which marks its beginning on vijaya dashami every year and stretches up to seven days, usually in the month of october. Kullu dussehra in himachal pradesh interesting facts. Dussehra is celebrated on the tenth day of navratri i. Once you have gone for a vacation or a trek in the mountains, you will always want to go back.
Historical references about the kullu valley dates back to ancient hindu literary works of ramayana, mahabharata and the puranas. The peculiar social structure of malana rests on the villagers unshaken faith in their deity. Kullu dussehra 2018, festival in valley of gods the elated cult. Currently another book of professor goswamy is under print from the indian institute of advanced study, shimla. About the book in many ways, the dussehra of kulu has few parallels, not only as religious festival or a colourful annual fair, but also as a cultural.
With this kullu natti as the folk dance is called is all set to enter the guinness book of world record as the largest folk dance in the world, he added. Its history dates back to the 16th century when local king jagat singh. In kullu valley, 534 gods live with people, says book shimla. Kullu dussehra 2020 an international festival in himachal. Kullu dussehra is one of the most beautiful and amazing festivals celebrated in kullu valley.
In north kullu is the famous international destination among national and foreign tourists, people are coming here from almost every part of the world. Dussehra festival, history, story, celebration in india. They are the 534 live gods and goddesses of the picturesque kullu valley in. The history of kullu dussehra dates back to the 17th century when a local deity known as raghunathji was brought to kullu from ayodhya, uttar. Other than mega natti performed by 4000 women on october 12, over 2200 bajantris instrumentalists congregated at the atal sadan ground on october in the presence of. Kullu dussehra, international festival home facebook. Kullu area is known for kullu shawl, made of many natural fibers including pashmina, sheepwool and angora.
After this lord raghunath came to be known as the ruling deity of the valley. The district cultural council, kullu in association with the district. Kullu is known for its open valley meadows and scenic views of the himalayan mountain range. Dussehra in kullu is much more than a holy celebration it is kullu s distinctive glamour and a delightful amalgamation of culture, heritage and religion. Book holiday packages inclusive of airport transfers, cab, resort, sightseeing, and meals to. About the book in many ways, the dussehra of kulu has few parallels, not only as religious festival or a colourful annual fair, but also as a cultural phenomenon. Kullu dussehra news newspapers books scholar jstor october 2011 kullu dussehra is the renowned international mega dussehra festival observed in the month of october in himachal pradesh state in northern india. It is a week long congregation of the local devtas and devis. Preface the present study, dedicated to one of the greatest festivals of the state of himachal pradesh, the kulu dussehra, was conducted over a sizeable period of time. Kullu dussehra is the renowned international mega dussehra festival observed in the month of. The guinness book of world records office in london has given its approval to monitor the performance of more than,000 folk dancers during the kullu dussehra celebrations, deputy. In himachal pradesh, a week long fair in the hill town of kullu, is a part of the dussehra celebrations.
See the top way and places to celebrate dussehra in india. Raja maheshwar singh talks about the history of kullu dussehra and how it is celebrated differently in kullu town. A beautiful amalgam of history, rich culture and customs. Kullu dussehra is a festival celebrated in the month of october or november in the state of himachal pradesh, india. You will crave for the warmth of the traditional homes you stayed at, your taste buds will constantly remind you of the delicious rajma chawal, and the cold evenings inside your tent followed by star gazing at night will be missed dearly when you are. Kullu dussehra is well known all over the world for rich traditions. Idols of over 200 deities gather for dussehra the hindu. This raghunath deity is placed in the rath during the rath yatra on first and last day of dussehra and this is how dussehra in kullu is celebrated. Kullu dussehra has another long history dating back to the period of the 16th century when raja jagat singh ruled over the kingdom of kullu. The story of dussehra a fierce battle ensued between the two armies for many days.
The local king named jagat singh put an idol of lord raghunath on his throne to mark as the deity of the kullu kingdom. This book, navraathri and dussehra, the fourth in the series, indian festivals, details about all aspects of goddess shakthi, legends and how this festival is celebrated all. The history of kullu dussehra dates back to the 17th century when a local deity known as raghunathji was brought to kullu from ayodhya, uttar pradesh, and became the head deity of kullu valley. During vedic period several small republics known as janapada existed which were later conquered by the nanda empire, mauryan empire, gupta empire, pala dynasty and karko. Kullu dussehra where hundreds of gods and goddesses decked up in their finery coverage with their retinue for week long festivity at dhalpur grounds is one of its kind. Kullu dussehra festival and the serene weather are complementary to the valley. Kullu dussehra ends without animal sacrifice india news,the. Oct 15, 2016 after the whole country winds up the celebration of dussehra by burning the effigies of ravana, then the dussehra at kullu begins. In a bid to spread the message of saving the girl child, over 12,000 artists performed a folk dance kulluvi natti,in kullu, himachal pradesh on 26th october 2015. Kullu is also famous for international dussehra festival. Kullu dussehra was declared an international event in 1972 and is witnessed by around 45 lac people from across the globe. This book provides comprehensive information on popular destinations like sheila, manali and mcleodganj and also unveils hidden gems such as shops. Vijayadashami is observed for different reasons and celebrated differently in various parts of the indian subcontinent. I have written history in facts because many people dont know about the history of this amazing festival and hence i believe it is an amazing fact to know kullu dussehra.
List of surveillance personnel for covid19 district. Kullu dussehra of himachal pradesh triphermit expeditions. Among tourists major places to visit around kullu are manali and manikaran. Hotels in manali, kullu manali hotels, trekking, travel. The festival is a symbol of victory of good over evil by raghu nath, and is celebrated like elsewhere in the indian subcontinent with a. Celebrate dussehra in kullu valley of himachal pradesh for a week. Oct 18, 2018 dussehra at kullu commences on the vijayadashmi with the arrival of goddess hadimba from manali. Kullu dussehra this festival is a must visit youtube.
Kullu tourism 2020 himachal pradesh top places, travel. Please like, share and subscribe my channel for more videos the kullu district administration has received a certificate of guinness world record for. From the little temples in the hills, deities are brought in procession to the maidan in kullu, to pay homage to the reigning deity, raghunathji. The london office of the guinness book has given its approval to the district kullu dussehra committee for the attempt of the largest folk dance in the world this was done in presence of dc rakesh kanwar. The kullu dussehra is slightly different from the dussehra celebrated in other parts of the country. Devdhun played by 2200 bajantris at kullu dussehra enters. Kullu dussehra was declared as an international event and is witnessed by around 45 lac people from across the globe.
Mythological references references about the kullu valley in several mythological works like ramayana, mahabharata etc. Our guide to kullu dussehra 2020 will acquaint you with the dates of the festival, the legends. Elsewhere in india, noteworthy dussehra festivities take place in the kullu valley of himachal pradesh, mysore in karnataka, kota in rajasthan, bastar in chhatisgarh, and almora in uttarkhand. The festival is celebrated in the in the dhalpur maidan in the kullu valley. As everyone knows that the festival begins with the arrival of esteemed deity of kullu lord raghunath rama at dhalpur ground which is also known as dussehra ground.
More than 281 deities from various parts of kullu district participated in this cultural extravaganza. Raja maheshwar singh speaks about history of kullu dussehra. According to people, the story goes on that one day the king got news about a peasant who was having a treasure of pearls. Raja got greedy and wanted to acquire the wealth of pearls from the peasant. This weeklong festival, which was declared an international event in 1972, is witnessed by more than 5 lakh people. In the last post we wrote about the tradition of kullu dussehra. According to the mythology, kullu was under the control of raja jagat singh in the 16th century. Nov 14, 2019 this is the most iconic pilgrimage spot and one of the best places to visit near kullu. Folk dance of kullu himachal during the kullu dussehra festival on october 26, 2015, 10,000 men and 10,000 women took part in traditional costumes in kullu. Pages in category festivals in himachal pradesh the following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total.
The history of kullu has been traced some 2000 years back in time. Every year at dussehra around 200 of the local deities come to dholpur maidan to offer their respects to raghunathji. It is the best opportunity to experience divinity, festivity and natural beauty in the himalayan region. I have written history in facts because many people dont know about. Aug 11, 2018 because of increasing promotions and commercialization, kullu dussehra has become a major tourist attraction among travelers. All about kullu dussehra, the legend, history and how dussehra is celebrated in kullu. The dussehra of kulu history and analysis of a cultural. There is a story behind the lord raghunaths idol brought from ayodhaya, up, a place where lord rama was born. Sep 30, 2017 kullu natti has its name in the guinness book of world records as the largest folk dance in the world. This festival is a must visit for people who wish to see the best of kullu. Grand assembly of himalayan gods in himachal pradesh, also known as the land of lords, celebration of life is an evergoing process. Its history dates back to the 17th century when local king jagat singh. Dating back to the 17th century, kullu dussehra starts on vijaya dashmi and lasts for seven days in the month of october.
I have written a history of facts because many people dont know about the history of this amazing festival and hence i believe it is an amazing fact to know about kullu dussehra. History of kullu legends claim that when manu visited this valley during the great flood, he could not go beyond rohtang pass. At this festival, the task of managing thousands of devotees is left to the deity since centuries, there is a tradition that nag dhumbal will clear the road and manage the crowd. The folk flavour of the festivity, rituals and traditions here make it totally different from dussehra celebrations elsewhere in the country. Kullu dussehra set to enter guinness book of world record. Kullu dussehraa royal celebration amidst mountains and valleys. It is celebrated at different places in different manners. So he prayed for nine days to nine different aspects of goddess durga and accumulated enough strength to defeat ravana.
Wherein more than 45 lac people visits the fair from all across the globe. Nov 01, 2015 in a bid to spread the message of saving the girl child, over 12,000 artists performed a folk dance kulluvi natti,in kullu, himachal pradesh on 26th october 2015. In kullu, the capital town of the kullu district of himachal pradesh, dussehra witnesses fervid celebrations for one whole week. Last year, dussehra committee had published a reference book on all. The district of kullu came into being on november 1, 1966. Also be prepared for a crush if you want to get anywhere near the devtas. He named the last settlement he found kulant peeth, meaning the end of the habitable world. He announced to increase the nazrana honorarium of local deities participating in kullu dussehra festival by five per cent.
The history of kullu dussehra dates back to the 17th century when an idol of god raghunath was installed by local king jagat singh on his throne as a mark of reparation, and declared god raghunath as the ruling deity of the kullu valley. World famous kullu dussehra international kullu dussehra. Kullu dussehra is one of the most amazing festival celebrated in himachal pradesh. The history of kullu dussehra dates back to the 17th century when the local king jaganand brought an idol of lord raghunath from ayodhya and installed it on his throne as a mark of penance. Unique collection of books on kullu to be released during. Sep 27, 2019 kullu dussehra is celebrated slightly differently from the rest of the country because the festivities in kullu begin after the nineday festival ends. A major source of income in kullu is tourism and agriculture. The population in kullu dussehra is approximately 1 lakh to 1.
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