Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 10 (ANI): Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today visited exhibition stalls put up by the various departments of the state government, Boards, Corporations, NGOs, self-help groups on the occasion of world-famous International Kullu Dussehra Festival at historic Dhalpur ground.

He envisaged a keen interest in the exhibitions. The Chief Minister also visited the chief deity Raghunath camp, performed Puja there, and participated in the folk dance "Lalri" on occasion.

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Education Minister Govind Singh Thakur, MLA Kishori Lal Sagar and Surender Shouri, Ex-MP Maheshwar Singh, Vice Chairman HPMC Ram Singh, Vice Chairman Agro-Industries Yuvraj Bodh, Deputy Commissioner Ashutosh Garg, SP Gurudev Sharma were also present on occasion among others.

Earlier on Friday, around 8,000 women, attired in traditional outfits, took part in the International Kullu Dussehra Festival and performed folk dance, at Rath Maidan in Kullu.

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Friday marked the third day of the International Kullu Dussehra Festival. The festival kickstarted on October 5.

Earlier on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur participated in the opening Rath Yatra of International Kullu.

Dussehra at Dhalpur Ground of Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, informed Chief Minister's Office (CMO).The Prime Minister walked to the main attraction of the weeklong festival with thousands of other devotees and paid his obeisance to Bhagwan Raghunath.

He extended a warm welcome to everyone with folded hands and observed the magnificent Rath Yatra as well as the majestic assembly of the deities during the historic Kullu Dussehra celebrations.

The renowned Kullu Dussehra is celebrated for seven days following Vijayadashami. The fest is being celebrated with full fervour in the picturesque town. Decked in traditional attire, women performed folk dances while men played the drums.

Dussehra is widely known as Vijayadashami in the Southern part of India. It is that time of year when the well-known Ramlila is performed, gorgeous fairs are held, crowds swarm to see Ravan effigies burst into flames, and the aroma of traditional sweets fills the air.

Dusshera falls on the tenth day of Sharada Navratri, however, despite the fact that celebrations and cultural practices vary according to the location in India's culturally rich country, the festival's fabric that binds everyone together remains.

Dussehra also known as Dasara symbolises the triumph of good over evil, and it is tied to two stories. After a fierce battle that lasted more than nine days, it is said that Maa Durga conquered Mahishasura on this day. According to another tale, Dussehra is observed to commemorate Lord Rama's victory over Lanka's ten-headed evil king, Ravana.

The tenth day of Navratri, which is comprised of nine days dedicated to honouring each form of Goddess Durga, is Dussehra. Vijayadashami, on the other hand, is the day of victory. While some connect it to the famous Ramayana conflict, others do it to remember Goddess Durga's triumph over the demonic Mahishasura.

In some regions of the country, Dussehra also known as Vijayadashami or Dasain makes way for the Diwali celebrations. (ANI)

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