On the tenth day, an elaborate procession leads to the Ram Lila grounds where immense cracker-stuffed effigies of the demon Ravana and his brother and son explode to the cheers of thousands of spectators. In Kulu, the celebrations have a different flavor. Against the backdrop of snow- covered mountains, villagers dressed in their colorful best, assemble to form processions of local deities while pipes and drums make music. 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 don new clothes and entertain 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. In the south, the festival is celebrated as Navaratri. Dolls and trinkets are artistically arranged in tiers by young girls. Friends and relatives visit each other s homes to exchange greetings. Diwali - All over India Diwali is an occasion for great excitement and rejoicing.