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Mangalore Dasara Begins Oct 11; CM Shivakumar to Inaugurate on Oct 12
✍️ Mangalore Today
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 02:37 PM
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The annual Mangalore Dasara festival will run from 11 to 22 October, with Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar slated to open the celebrations on 12 October.
The city of Mangalore will host its traditional Dasara festival from 11 to 22 October, featuring a series of cultural performances, processions and religious rites.
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is scheduled to inaugurate the festivities on 12 October, marking the official start of the celebrations.
Dasara, a major Hindu festival, is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Mangalore, drawing visitors from across the state and showcasing local art, music and cuisine.
City officials have arranged for crowd management and security measures to ensure a safe and orderly event throughout the 12‑day period.
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is scheduled to inaugurate the festivities on 12 October, marking the official start of the celebrations.
Dasara, a major Hindu festival, is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Mangalore, drawing visitors from across the state and showcasing local art, music and cuisine.
City officials have arranged for crowd management and security measures to ensure a safe and orderly event throughout the 12‑day period.