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The city of Mysore hosts India's most renowned Dussehra celebrations.
The city of Mysore hosts India's most renowned Dussehra celebrations. On this day, Goddess Chamundeshwari is worshipped, and a large procession of her idol is carried through the city. Lights and colour are used to decorate all significant structures.
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According to popular belief, the first lavish celebration of Dussehra was held in the Mysore Palace in the 17th century