Dussehra 2024: Here’s How Different States Across India Celebrate This Festival

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Dussehra Across Different States

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1. West Bengal

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2. Tamil Nadu

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3. Odisha

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4. Telangana

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5. Kerala

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6. Karnataka

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Here’s how people will celebrate Dussehra in different states across the country.

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