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According to popular belief, the first lavish celebration of Dussehra was held in the Mysore Palace in the 17th century

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According to popular belief, the first lavish celebration of Dussehra was held in the Mysore Palace in the 17th century on the king's orders. Since then, Dussehra has been grandly observed throughout the nation.

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