Dussehra or Vijaya Dashami is the tenth and final day of Durga Navratri celebrations. In Kota, Rajasthan, Dussehra is celebrated with utmost enthusiasm and grand festivity. It is very popular festival of Kota.
Kota Dussehra Mela 2017 begins on September 21 and ends on October 17.
Vijaya Dasami is one of the most celebrated festivals in most regions of India. Kota is well known for its reputed educational institutes.
Dussehra festival commemorates the victory of Lord Ram over the demon Ravan. It is also believed as the victory of good over evil.
In Kota, during Dussehra, a big mela or fair is organized. Rajasthani handicrafts sold here in Dussehra mela are very famous all over India. These are the main attractions of Kota Dussehra Mela.
Kota Dussehra in Previous Years
Kota Dussehra Mela 2016 begins on October 1 and ends on October 27.
Scroll down for the schedule of Kota Dussehra Mela 2016
| Date | Time | Proposed Program | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 October 2016 | 1:00 PM | Ramkatha Begins | Venue proposed |
| 1 October 2016 | 5:00 PM | Mela inauguration and flag ceremony | Mela ground |
| 1 October 2016 | 6:00 PM | Cultural Program | Shriram Rangmanch |
| 1 October 2016 | 9:30 PM | Ramleela Begins | Shriram Rangmanch |
| 6 October 2016 | 5:00 PM | Ram Baarat | |
| 8 October 2016 | 8:00 PM | Bhajan Sandhya | Ashapura Mataji Temple |
| 9 October 2016 | 9:30 AM | Durga Poojan | Ashapura Mataji Temple |
| 10 October 2016 | 5:00 PM | Ramkatha ends | |
| 11 October 2016 | 5:00 PM | Shri Laxminarayan Ji ki Sawari | From Garh Palace |
| 11 October 2016 | As per auspicious time | Raavan Dahan | Mela Ground |
| 12 October 2016 | 5:00 PM | Bharat Milaap Shobha Yaatra | Kaithoonipol |
| 12 October 2016 | 7:30 PM | Bharat Milaap | Mela Ground |
| 12 October 2016 | 8:30 PM | Shriram Rajyabhishek | Shriram Rangmanch |
| 13 October 2016 | 8:00 PM | Local Kavi Sammelan and Mushayra | Shriram Rangmanch |
| 14 October 2016 | 9 AM – 6 PM | All India Chambal kesri wrestling competition | Shriram Rangmanch |
| 14 October 2016 | 7:30 PM | Turban and moustache competition | Vijayshri Rangmanch |
| 14 October 2016 | 8:00 PM | Exhibition inauguration | Exhibition Area |
| 14 October 2016 | 8:30 PM | Sindhi Program | Vijayshri Rangmanch |
| 15 October 2016 | 9 AM – 6 PM | All India Chambal kesri wrestling competition | Shriram Rangmanch |
| 15 October 2016 | 8:00 PM | All India Rajasthani language kavi sammelan | Vijayshri Rangmanch |
| 16 October 2016 | 9 AM – 6 PM | All India Chambal kesri wrestling competition | Shriram Rangmanch |
| 16 October 2016 | 8:00 PM | Tourism Department | Vijayshri Rangmanch |
| 17 October 2016 | 7:00 PM | Classical Music Program | Vijayshri Rangmanch |
| 17 October 2016 | 8:00 PM | Child Talent Program | Vijayshri Rangmanch |
| 18 October 2016 | 8:00 PM | Western Zone Cultural Program (WZCC) | Vijayshri Rangmanch |
| 19 October 2016 | 2:00 PM | Mahendi, Rangoli, Mandana competition | Nagar Nigam office complex |
| 19 October 2016 | 7:00 PM | Qawwali before qawwali | Vijayshri Rangmanch |
| 19 October 2016 | 8:00 PM | Shab-e-Qawwali with Anwar Jani | Vijayshri Rangmanch |
| 20 October 2016 | 7:00 PM | Bhajan sandhya before bhajan sandhya | Vijayshri Rangmanch |
| 20 October 2016 | 8:00 PM | Bhajan sandhya with Anuradha Paudwal | Vijayshri Rangmanch |
| 21 October 2016 | 7:00 PM | Mr. & Mrs. Hadoti Competition | Vijayshri Rangmanch |
| 21 October 2016 | 8:00 PM | Ghazal Sandhya with Talat Aziz | Vijayshri Rangmanch |
| 22 October 2016 | 8:00 PM | All India kavi sammelan | Vijayshri Rangmanch |
| 23 October 2016 | 7:00 PM | Hattha Mala Competition Long Hair Competition |
Vijayshri Rangmanch |
| 23 October 2016 | 8:00 PM | Bhojpuri program with Kumar Devi | Vijayshri Rangmanch |
| 24 October 2016 | 7:30 PM | Best bridal makeup competition | Vijayshri Rangmanch |
| 24 October 2016 | 8:00 PM | All India mushayra | Vijayshri Rangmanch |
| 25 October 2016 | 7:30 PM | Longest and shortest women & longest and shortest men competition |
Vijayshri Rangmanch |
| 25 October 2016 | 8:00 PM | Punjabi Night with Deep Money | Vijayshri Rangmanch |
| 26 October 2016 | 8:00 PM | Cine sandhya with Sukhwinder Singh | Vijayshri Rangmanch |
| 27 October 2016 | 8:00 PM | Closing ceremony cultural program and spectacular firecrackers |
Vijayshri Rangmanch |
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