Dussehra celebrations 2017: Check out in pics how was festival 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 pomp and fervour.

Dussehra in Amritsar

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attended the Dussehra festivities in Amritsar.

Dussehra in Chattisgarh

CM Raman Singh attended the Dussehra festivities in Chattisgarh.

Dussehra in Patna

Dussehra was also celebrated in Patna's Gandhi Maidan.

Dussehra in Srinagar

Dussehra was celebrated in Srinagar's Polo ground.

Dussehra in Mysore

The Mysore palace was illuminated in Dussehra. Visitors from all over the world visit Mysore to witness the festivities.

Dussehra in Hyderabad

Hyderabad too celebrated Dussehra in style. People loved the festivities which continued for a long time.