International Kullu Dussehra festival brings livelihood back to rain-ravaged Kullu-Manali
Fifty per cent hotel bookings confirmed in the twin towns, likely to go upto 90 per cent by the weekend
Fifty per cent hotel bookings confirmed in the twin towns, likely to go upto 90 per cent by the weekend
The International Kullu Dussehra Festival commenced with the traditional Rath Yatra of Lord Raghunath at the historic Rath Maidan in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday.
Lakhs of devotees thronged the Mutharamman temple on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra to attend the Surasamkara festival, which takes place on the beach at midnight.
Presiding over a 'Ravan Dahan' (torching of Ravan effigy) event in Surat on the occasion of Dussehra on Tuesday
On the occasion of 'Vijaya Dashmi' or 'Dussehra', devotees flocked to Sai Baba Temple in Maharashtra's Shirdi.
No beating of drums was heard in the mornings, nor was the blowing of conch shells loud enough to be heard by those passing by Puja Pandals.
The DDMA has asked organizers to cap gatherings at venues to the total of seats. Also, no eateries or fairs can be held as part of the festivals. Besides 100 per cent mask compliance, the DDMA has made it mandatory for separate entry and exit points.
"On the occasion of Dussehra, Jacqueline surprised a member of her staff who has been with her since she made her debut in Bollywood, she gifted the staff member a car but didn't know when it would be delivered. So, Jacqueline arrived donning the uniform of a traffic police inspector because she was on the set of her film," a source said.
In a message, the President has said, “On the auspicious occasion of Dussehra, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all the fellow citizens in India and abroad.
Upcoming shows and films that you must shortlist for your definite Dussehra watch.
