Dussehra celebrations 2017 Check out in pics how festival was celebrated across India

Dussehra in Delhi

Dussehra was celebrated with pomp and fervor across the country as the demon king Ravana's effigy was burnt. In Delhi, PM Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind, former PM Manmohan Singh and other dignitaries attended the Dussehra festivities at Red Fort ground. PM Modi said that Lord Ram went from Ayodhya and achieved victory in Lanka. President Kovind said that we should all emulate Lord Rama's ideals in our lives. Let's have a look at Dussehra festivities all over the country.

Dussehra in Dehradun

Dussehra was celebrated in Dehradun with full fervour. Let's have a look at the pictures of Dehradun.

Dussehra in Patna

Dussehra was also celebrated in Patna's Gandhi Maidan.

Dussehra in Amritsar

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attended the Dussehra celebrations in Amritsar.

Chattisgarh Dussehra celebrations

Dussehra was celebrated in Chattisgarh as CM Raman Singh attended the celebrations.

Dussehra in Srinagar

Dussehra was celebrated in Srinagar's Polo ground.