Celebrated with grandeur at Kanaka Durga Temple, where the goddess is adorned in different forms each day. Special rituals and cultural programs are organized.
Vijayawada and Tirupati
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) : 9.10.2025
The festivities culminate with grand processions and the victory of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura.
Vijayawada
Arunachal Pradesh
Dussehra : 9.10.2025
Hindu communities celebrate with processions and symbolic effigies of Ravana being burnt to signify the triumph of good over evil.
Itanagar
Assam
Durga Puja : 1-5.10.2025
Celebrated at Kamakhya Temple and in community pandals with vibrant decorations, rituals, and cultural performances.
Guwahati
Bihar
Durga Puja : 1-5.10.2025
Grand celebrations with colorful pandals, bhajans, and rituals dedicated to Goddess Durga. Vishnupad Temple also hosts special ceremonies.
Patna and Gaya
Dussehra : 9.10.2025
Effigies of Ravana are burned, symbolizing the victory of Lord Rama.
State-wide
Chhattisgarh
Navratri : 1-9.10.2025
Devotees gather at temples like Danteshwari Temple for nine days of worship and cultural activities.
Raipur and Dantewada
Dussehra : 9.10.2025
The Bastar Dussehra is unique, focusing on tribal traditions and the worship of Goddess Danteshwari.
Bastar
Goa
Navratri : 1-9.10.2025
Temples like Shanta Durga Temple host nine days of rituals, devotional singing, and community gatherings.
Ponda and State-wide
Gujarat
Navratri : 1-9.10.2025
The most vibrant Navratri celebrations in India, marked by garba and dandiya dances around temples like Ambaji Temple.
Ahmedabad and State-wide
Dussehra : 9.10.2025
Grand processions and cultural programs celebrate the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana.
Vadodara
Haryana
Navratri : 1-9.10.2025
Temples and ashrams host spiritual discourses and special pujas dedicated to Goddess Durga.
Kurukshetra
Dussehra : 9.10.2025
Effigy burning and Ram Leela performances take place in various towns.
State-wide
Himachal Pradesh
Kullu Dussehra : 9-15.10.2025
A unique week-long celebration featuring processions of deities and cultural performances.
Kullu
Sharad Purnima : 16.10.2025
Devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi under the full moon and prepare kheer as an offering.
Shimla
Jharkhand
Durga Puja : 1-5.10.2025
Grand pujas are organized in community pandals, accompanied by devotional singing and feasts.
Ranchi and Jamshedpur
Karnataka
Mysore Dasara : 9.10.2025
A royal festival featuring a grand procession with caparisoned elephants and cultural programs at Mysore Palace.
Mysuru
Madhya Pradesh
Navratri : 1-9.10.2025
Celebrated with great devotion at temples like Mahakaleshwar Temple, with daily rituals and cultural programs.
Ujjain and Khajuraho
Maharashtra
Navratri : 1-9.10.2025
Devotees perform garba and dandiya at community gatherings, while temples host special Durga pujas.
Mumbai and Pune
Dussehra : 9.10.2025
Marked by the symbolic burning of Ravana’s effigy, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.
Nagpur
Odisha
Durga Puja : 1-5.10.2025
Celebrated with grandeur, Cuttack is especially famous for its silver and gold filigree decorations during this festival.
Bhubaneswar and Cuttack
Punjab
Navratri : 1-9.10.2025
Devotees visit temples for daily aartis and fasting, culminating in Kanya Puja on Ashtami.
Amritsar and Ludhiana
Dussehra : 9.10.2025
Effigy burning and Ram Leela performances are major attractions.
State-wide
Rajasthan
Navratri : 1-9.10.2025
Celebrations include garba and devotional singing at temples like Ambaji Temple.
Jaipur and Udaipur
Dussehra : 9.10.2025
Kota hosts one of the largest Dussehra fairs, with cultural events and processions.
Kota
Tamil Nadu
Navratri : 1-9.10.2025
Celebrated with Golu displays (dolls), bhajans, and special pujas at temples like Meenakshi Temple.
Madurai and Chennai
Vijayadashami : 9.10.2025
Marked by Vidyarambham ceremonies and grand processions.
State-wide
Telangana
Bathukamma Festival : 8-17.10.2025
Women create floral arrangements (Bathukamma) and celebrate with songs and dances, worshipping Goddess Gauri.
Hyderabad and Warangal
Dussehra : 9.10.2025
Effigies of Ravana are burned, and special rituals are held at temples.
Hyderabad
Uttar Pradesh
Durga Puja : 1-5.10.2025
Celebrated with vibrant pandals and grand rituals on the banks of the Ganga.
Varanasi and Prayagraj
Dussehra : 9.10.2025
Grand Ram Leela performances culminate in the burning of Ravana’s effigy.
Ayodhya
West Bengal
Durga Puja : 1-5.10.2025
The most iconic Durga Puja celebrations in India, featuring artistic pandals, devotional songs, and cultural events.
Kolkata and Shantiniketan
Mahalaya : 1.10.2025
Marks the invocation of Goddess Durga with Mahishasuramardini recitals and temple rituals.
State-wide
Delhi
Navratri : 1-9.10.2025
Temples like Kalkaji and Akshardham host special aartis and cultural programs.
Dussehra : 9.10.2025
Ramlila Maidan hosts the largest effigy burning celebrations in the city.
Jammu and Kashmir
Navratri : 1-9.10.2025
Kashmiri Pandits celebrate with fasting, prayers, and rituals at home shrines and temples.
