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 The Dussehra Festival mela is held in Kota,
every year in the Hindu month of Ashvin (Sept-Oct). The festival
of Dussehra is celebrated with fervour not only in Kota but
throughout India in myriad wayf. It marks the victory of Lord
Rama over the Demon King Ravana. This fiery battle
between the good and the evil lasted ten days. The theatrical
enactment of this dramatic encounter are held throughout the
nation in which both children and elders participate.
A major attraction for the children, in these enactments,
are the Vanar Senas or the monkey forces, headed by the monkey
God Hanuman. The air resounds with slogans in praise of Lord
Rama. Huge effigies of the vanquished Ravana along with his
brother Kumbhkarana and his son Meghnath, made of paper &
bamboo and stuffed with crackers are set alight.
Legend has it that Ravana had ten heads. So the effigies of
Ravana had ten heads. These colorful effigies are a photographers
delight. The worship of weapons during this festival was essential
for the martial Rajput race. Festivities and the cattle fair
commence from the day after the effigy of the Ravana is burnt.
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