| Dussehra
commemorates the killing, of the 10-headed Ravana by Rama,
hero of the Indian epic, Ramayana. An effigy of Ravana
is lit, stuffed with firecrackers, creating an exciting
explosion. Dussehra also marks the beginning of the festive
season with Diwali, the festival of lights, only 20 days
away. |
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Day 1: Arrive in Udaipur;
spend day sightseeing.
Day 2:Drive to Teekhi Magri, arriving
there for lunch. This, the seventh
day of Navratri (Dussehra is preceded by the nine days
of fasting
known as Navratri), is celebration time for the Mina
tribes
who gather here to celebrate with acrobatics, sword
play dancing
and singing. Bhopa priests matchmake and cast horoscopes.
Day 3: Drive to Bijaipur, visiting
Chittorgarh en route. Stay at heritage
hotel.
Day 4: Drive to Kota, stopping at Menal
and Bundi for sightseeing.
Day 5: Enjoy sightseeing in a town
specially
dressed up for Dussehra festivities. In the early evening,
at the Dussehra grounds, you can see effigies of Ravana
and his brothers being set to flame.
Day 6: Proceed to next destination. |
