Lugri, the traditional Kullu drink, flows by the gallon. Women traditionally exchange gifts of coconuts, clothes and sweets. Vijayadasami is also considered an auspicious occasion for children to commence their education in classical dance and music, and to pay homage to their teachers. In Mysore , it is celebrated with a pomp and pageantry reminiscent of medieval times. In Bengal and other parts of eastern India, Dussehra is celebrated as Durga Puja.
Devotees wear new clothes and celebrate with music, dance and drama.
On the last day, images of the warrior goddess are taken out in procession and immersed in a river or the sea. Almost every part of the country has its own specific way of celebrating this day of victory of good over evil. Be it Delhi, Haryana, Kullu and Mysore, one is sure to find celebration and revelry combined with religious rituals on this day.