Kullu Dussehra: A congregation of deities celebrating faith, community and Himalayan heritage

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...

Himachal Pradesh: Heavy rain batters Kullu-Mandi, rivers in spate; Chandigarh-Manali Highway blocked

August 5, 2025 10:58 AM

Himachal Pradesh: Heavy rain batters Kullu-Mandi, rivers in spate; Chandigarh-Manali Highway blocked

Continuous heavy rainfall across Kullu and Mandi districts of Himachal Pradesh has severely disrupted normal life. Several rivers are in spate, triggering widespread concern, while landslides and waterlogging have crippled connectivity and day-to-day activities. The Chandigarh–Manali National Highway is blocked at multiple points due to falling boulders and mudslides, halting vehicular movement in both directions. Hundreds of commuters are stranded, and authorities have issued advisories urgi...