More than 75 feet tall effigies of the demons Ravana,
Kumbhakarana and Meghnath are burnt on Dussehra day to symbolise the victory
of good over evil. This festival is celebrated all over the country but the
Kota Dussehra is quite unique for it marks more than just the beginning of a
festive period. Villagers gather here dressed in multicoloured clothes to
offer prayers to Lord Rama and to celebrate his victory over Ravana.
Rich in courtly splendour and age old traditions, the Dussehra festival
here is marked by a glittering procession, which attracts thousands from the
surrounding villages. Like all festivals in Rajasthan, it provides a good
opportunity to the traders to display their attractive wares to the rural
and urban buyers.
Prominent artists from all over the country are invited to participate in
cultural programmes who enthral the huge audience with their performances.
The fair lasts for about a fortnight.
How To Get There - Kota Dusshera Festival
By Air
Kota is well connected by air. Jaipur, 245-km away is the other convenient
airport.
By Rail
Lying on the Delhi-Mumbai route, Kota is well served by regular super fast
rail services. Some important train connections are: Golden Temple Express
(Mumbai- Kota-Amritsar); Rajdhani Express (Mumbai-Kota-New Delhi) : Dehradun
Express (Mumbai-Kota-Dehradun); Paschim Express (New Delhi-Kota-Mumbai);
Avadh Express (Mumbai-Kota-Gorakhpur); Swaraj Express (Mumbai-Kota-New
Delhi) .
Local Transport
Unmetered taxis, auto-rickshaws, tempos and cycle rickshaws are avaialabe
for commutation purposes within the city.
By Road
Good network of road connections link Kota with many important cities
inside and outside the state. Some notable distances are : Udaipur 270-km,
Bundi 40-km, Delhi 504-km, Ahmedabad 522-km.
General Information - Dussera Festival
Location
Kota, Rajasthan.
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