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Dussehra Celebration in Vizag
Vizag comes alive during Dussehra, with streets, temples, and public spaces bustling with energy, lights, and grand celebrations. The Dussehra celebration in Vizag is centred around traditional rituals at temples like Simhachalam, where devotees offer prayers to Goddess Durga. In Visakhapatnam (Vizag), along with the celebrations of other days of Navaratri, Vijayadashami or Dussehra is marked by a combination of the rituals of Navaratri, yogic pujas, and social celebrations, reflecting the city’s diverse heritage.In Vizag, you can admire flowers, lamps, and rangolis adorning homes and temples during the nine days of Navaratri. One of the most prominent features of these festivities is the 18-foot idol of Goddess Durga made with turmeric and kumkum this year in Gajuwak. On the last day, processions are held in which the deity’s idol, mounted on palanquins, is carried through the streets of the villages. Along with this, you can enjoy various cultural programs like music, dance, and drama that attract people to come together.
Witness the key highlight of burning Ravana's effigy ("Ravana Dahan") in an open ground, which is usually organised by a temple like ISKCON at Sagarnagar Beach Road. In this event, devotees gather in the evening to witness the burning of the effigy, which is a symbol of the victory of good over evil.
