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Bastar Dussehra is deeply influenced by the local myths and religious beliefs and the customs of the tribals.
Bastar Dussehra is celebrated in Dandakarnya, where Lord Rama is believed to have spent the 14 years of his exile. Bastar Dussehra spans over 75 and is thus the longest Dussehra celebrations in the world.

Some traditions of Bastar give you a mysterious world which amaze you with their unique traditions. The behavior of the forest dwellers force us to think that there is much more in this world , which is centuries old, is alive in its original form. Dussehra is celebrated with enthusiasm across the country, symbolizing the victory of good over evil. On this day, Lord Rama slaughtered Ravana and liberated Sita from his bondage.

On this day, an idol of Ravan’s effigy celebrates. But Bastar is a unique place in India where Dusshera is celebrated for 75 days and the effigy of Ravana is not burnt. of ‘Bastar Dashara’ is now a days such that the tourists from different parts of the country and world also come to see it. Bastar Dussehra begins with the greenery of the new moon in the month of Shravan (Savan). On this day, the first wood is brought from the forest to build chariots. This ritual is called Pat Jatra. This festival runs till Dushara and ends with the ritual of Muria Durbar. In this ritual, the Maharaj Darbar of Bastar listens to the problems of the public. This festival is the most celebrated festival of the country!