Its history dates back to the 17th century when local King Jagat Singh installed an idol of Raghunath on his throne as a mark of penance.

The State government has accorded the status of International festival to the Kullu Dussehra, which attracts tourists in large numbers.

Struggling to stay on his feet, Maharishi Jamdagni's basket was thrown from his head, scattering the images to many distant places.

Doomed by his fate, the Raja sought solace and searched out advice from a Ramanandi saint Krishnadas Payahari[3] who belonged to Dahima/Dadhich Brahmin family.

Shri Krishnadas Payahari told him that in order to eradicate the curse, he must retrieve the deity of Ragunath from Ram's kingdom.

The people of Ayodhya, finding their beloved Ragunath missing, set out in search of the Kullu Brahmin.