Kota Dussehra Mela 2026: Why the 300-Year-Old Fair Still Matters

Kota Dussehra Mela: Why a 300-Year-Old Fair Still Matters to Modern India Kota’s Dussehra is much larger than a single evening of Ravana Dahan. Tracing its documented history to 1723, the fair has evolved from a royal and religious observance into a sprawling public celebration where Ramleela, folk culture, commerce, entertainment and community life meet.
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- pradeep banerjee
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- Saturday, 10 October 2026, 12:29 pm IST
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