Dasara in different parts of India

In most of the northern India (Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Delhi, Hariyana etc…) and some parts of Maharashtra Dasara is celebrated more in honor of Rama. During these 10 days many plays & dramas based on the epic of Ramayana are performed. These are called Ramlila. 

In Bengal, Dasara is celebrated as Durga Puja. Idols of the goddess Durga are worshipped for nine days, and on the tenth day immersed in a river or pond. In Bengal, Assam & Orissa, Durga is also worshipped as Kali Mata as a symbol of Shakti (Power).

In Mysore - Karanataka, decorated elephants lead a colorful procession through the streets of the city.

In some regions all the three principal goddesses - Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati are worshipped during this festival, each for 3 days of the Navaratri.

In Gujrath, Rajasthan and most of Maharashtra during the Navaratri days the ladies & gents play a typical dance called Raas Garba every night.

In USA there are many social & community groups celebrate Durga Pooja.