The most prominent city in the Himachal Pradesh state's Kulu Valley.
The celebration of Dussehra is well-known in Kulu.
Dussehra commemorates Rama's victory over Ravana, the demon king;
it is a celebration of virtue triumphing over evil.
The event in Kulu is centered on the figure of Rama from the
neighboring hamlet of Dhalpur's Raghunathji temple.
When Rama arrives at the celebration venue in his temple
vehicle, he is greeted by hundreds of deities from temples all around the Kulu
Valley, as well as the crowds who have gathered to see the deities and their
procession.
The activities of the deities are meticulously planned in
accordance with well-established procedures.
