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The festival of Dussehra has a special significance across the country. Due to India's varied culture it is celebrated in a different manner in different states. But the fervor is same all throughout. In the state of north India Dussehra celebration includes the Ram Lila, which the drama depicting the episodes from the life of Lord Rama. Even in Delhi, many amateur troupes perform Ram Lila throughout the nine-day worship of Goddess Durga. The tenth day is considered to the most important day when elaborate processions lead to the Ram Lila grounds where immense cracker-stuffed effigies of the demon Ravana and his brother and son are burnt.

Dussehra celebration can also be witnessed in Kullu, a small town in Himachal Pradesh. It was from the time of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, that Dussehra celebrations here begin three days after it is celebrated in the rest of the country. The celebration takes place for three days. On the first day of the festival, the idol of Raghunathji is mounted on a splendid rath (chariot), and pulled from its permanent place in the Dholpur maidan to another part of the meadow. On the second day, a Devta Durbar (Council of Gods) is held, with Raghunathji presiding. On the last day of the festival, the chariot of Raghunathji is drawn amidst fanfare to the banks of the river Beas.

In Tamil Nadu, the first three days are dedicated to the worship of Lakshmi, Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity, the next three days to Saraswati, Goddess of Knowledge and the last three days to Shakti (Durga). In Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, families decorate dolls (Bommai Kolu) and prepare an elaborate spread of lamps and flowers. 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 the festival is celebrated by the famous gala procession of richly bedecked elephants on the brightly lit streets of the city on. In West Bengal Duga puja marks the celebration of Dussehra. It is the most important festival of the Begalis. It is celebrated for a period of five days across the state.
Source-http://www.festivalsinindia.net/dussehra/regional-significance-of-dussehra.html

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