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While Dussehra ends with Ravana effigies going up in flames elsewhere, Kullu's celebrations begin on Vijayadashami.

From the burning of Ravana's effigies to family gatherings and prayers, Dussehra brings communities together to celebrate courage, righteousness and the triumph of good over evil.

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Dussehra is not celebrated the same way everywhere. In some places, Ravana Dahan takes a back seat to tribal rituals, village deities, royal pageantry and centuries-old customs.

Sharad Navratri this year began on Sunday, October 11, and the nine days of the festival run until October 19, concluding with Vijayadashami on October 20. The air is filled with the festival sounds of Navratri as people rejoice, get dressed up, shop, and fast.

Spanning 75 days, the festival celebrated tribal deities and centuries-old rituals, bringing entire communities together through elaborate chariot processions and traditions.

The Sunburn Festival will happen at Mumbai's iconic Mahalaxmi Racecourse from 18th to 19th December.