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Events & Festivals in Kota

From the legendary Dussehra Mela to riverfront festivals and food carnivals — here's everything happening in Kota.

🎉 Upcoming Events

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📍 Dussehra Mela Ground, Kota 🏷 Fair

One of India's oldest and grandest Dussehra fairs, with towering Ravana effigies, cultural nights and a massive trade mela.

Upcoming

📍 Kota (Chambal) Riverfront 🏷 Cultural

A week of illuminated evenings, boat rides, food courts and live music along the world's largest riverfront.

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📍 Across Kota rooftops & Chambal… 🏷 Festival

Kota's skies fill with colourful kites as families celebrate Makar Sankranti with rooftop patangbaazi and til-gud sweets.

Past event

📍 Rajput Sabha Bhawan / City… 🏷 Cultural

Traditional swings, ghoomar dance, mehndi and folk music mark the monsoon festival of Teej in Kota.

Past event

📍 Seven Wonders Park & CAD… 🏷 Food

An Independence Day weekend carnival celebrating Kota kachori, chaat, live music and adventure activities.

Past event

📍 Chambal Riverfront, Kota 🏷 Sports

A past running event along the scenic Chambal Riverfront with 5K, 10K and half-marathon categories.

Past event

📍 Various venues, Kota 🏷 Cultural

A past edition of Kota's flagship winter tourism festival featuring heritage walks, boat races and craft bazaars.