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Religion
Mysuru Dasara kicks off with 11-day festivities
✍️ Udayavani
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 09:16 AM
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The annual Dasara festival in Mysuru began today, marking the start of an 11‑day program of cultural and religious events across the city.
The city of Mysuru witnessed the opening of its famed Dasara celebrations today, with a traditional flag‑hoisting ceremony at the historic Mysore Palace attended by officials and devotees.
The inaugural day signals the commencement of an 11‑day itinerary that will feature illuminated processions of caparisoned elephants, folk dance performances, classical music concerts and nightly fireworks.
Key religious rites will be performed at the Chamundi Temple, while cultural showcases will be staged at multiple venues, drawing crowds of locals and tourists alike.
Security forces have been deployed along major routes, and city authorities have announced traffic‑management plans to accommodate the expected influx of visitors, which is likely to provide a significant boost to local businesses and hospitality sectors.
The inaugural day signals the commencement of an 11‑day itinerary that will feature illuminated processions of caparisoned elephants, folk dance performances, classical music concerts and nightly fireworks.
Key religious rites will be performed at the Chamundi Temple, while cultural showcases will be staged at multiple venues, drawing crowds of locals and tourists alike.
Security forces have been deployed along major routes, and city authorities have announced traffic‑management plans to accommodate the expected influx of visitors, which is likely to provide a significant boost to local businesses and hospitality sectors.