Over 60 tribal groups expected to participate in Jeypore’s Dussehra festivities this year
The annual Jeypore Dussehra festival in Koraput is set to host over 60 tribal groups, continuing a 300-year-old tradition initiated by the Jayapura kingdom. These groups will bring their sacred bamboos, integral to the ceremonies, to Jeypore. While the festival's grandeur has diminished since the royal era, efforts are underway to revitalize this significant cultural event, preserving its historical importance.
The annual Jeypore Dussehra festival in Koraput is set to host over 60 tribal groups, continuing a 300-year-old tradition initiated by the Jayapura kingdom. These groups will bring their sacred bamboos, integral to the ceremonies, to Jeypore. While the festival's grandeur has diminished since the royal era, efforts are underway to revitalize this significant cultural event, preserving its historical importance.
