Mata Danteshwari's idol returns to temple after 75-day-long Bastar Dusshera concludes

Oct 09, 2025

Bastar Dussehra is a unique celebration in India, where Dussehra is observed for 75 days, and the effigy of Ravana is not burnt.

Chhattisgarh: 600-year-old Bastar Dussehra commences

Jul 20, 2023

The 600-year-old ‘Bastar Dusshera’ commenced on ‘Hariyali Amavashya’ with the performance of the Patjatra rituals at the Danteswari temple of Jagadalpur in Chhattisgarh's Bastar...

Chhattisgarh's Bastar gears up for Dussehra celebrations

Oct 23, 2023

The Dussehra festival in Bastar has started to take shape as idols of goddess Danteshwari and other local deities have been brought during a...

Chhattisgarh: 77-day-long Bastar Dussehra concludes today

Oct 20, 2024

Bastar Dussehra, which is claimed to be the longest festival in the world, as it is celebrated for 77 days, has concluded. It is...

Chhattisgarh: World's longest Dussehra celebration begins in Bastar

Oct 15, 2023

The 75-day Dussehra celebration, the world's longest, began on Sunday in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district with adherence to a 600-year-old ritual.

Amit Shah to attend Bastar Dussehra Festival tomorrow in Jagdalpur

Oct 03, 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to attend the historic Bastar Dussehra celebrations in Chhattisgarh's Jagdalpur district on Saturday during his day-long visit...