Dussehra Festival Kota

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Kota, Rajasthan, India. Edit

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Dussehra Festival Kota is celebrated with zest and festivities as it also marks the beginning of the winter season after the long, unbearable, hot summer. Dussehra marks the victory of Ram over the demon king Ravana, and the rescue of his wife Sita. In north India, gigantic effigies of the ten-headed Ravana and his brothers are set aflame amidst bursting of crackers. Fairs are usually held on this occasion with lots to eat, buy and enjoy. Dussehra means the Tenth Day, being the 10th day of the bright half of Ashvin. This day is also known as Vijayadashmi, or the Victory Tenth, because of the victory of Ram over Ravana. During this festival in kota a large and awesome fair is organised by the Urban Trust Kota every year. This fair is the largest Dussehra Fair in India.

Dussehra Festival, Kota

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October to March.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

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Minimun 30 Minute.

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Taxi : Kota is well connected by a road network. The tourist will reach to Kota by taxi. the traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.

Bus : State buses of Rajasthan Road Transport Corporation connect Kota (Bundi road bus station) to all other cities in Rajasthan. Kota is connected by bus to Udaipur (240 km), Ajmer (230 km), Bikaner (450 km) and Jaipur (250 km).

Train : Kota railhead lying in the main line of Delhi- Mumbai route is well connected to all major cities in India. The Express , Super fast Express and Passenger train services are available from Kota to other cities.

Air : Sanganer Airport located at Jaipur is nearly 245 km from Kota. The taxi charges about Rs 5000 from Airport to Kota city. Jaipur airport is connected to all metro cities in India.

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