Dussehra is celebrated differently across India, reflecting the country's rich cultural diversity. In northern India, the festival is marked by Ramlila performances and the burning of Ravana's effigy, symbolising the defeat of evil. In West Bengal, Dussehra coincides with Vijayadashami, the conclusion of Durga Puja, and involves rituals surrounding the immersion of Goddess Durga's idols. In southern India, Ayudha Puja, the worship of tools and instruments, is a key tradition, while Mysuru in Karnataka is famous for its grand Dasara celebrations, including a royal procession.