October 19, 2026 2:59 PM
Kullu Dussehra: A congregation of deities celebrating faith, community and Himalayan heritage
When Dussehra celebrations draw to a close across much of India, festivities begin in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu Valley. At the historic Dhalpur Maidan, village deities arrive in decorated palanquins, accompanied by priests, musicians and devotees, for a week-long celebration centred on Lord Raghunath. The International Kullu Dussehra 2026 is scheduled for October 21-27. The festival brings together hundreds of local deities and their followers, offering a distinctive expression of the valley...