Meaningful Srirangapatna Dasara this year
The Hindu
Jamboo Savari, cultural programmes, sporting events planned
The Srirangapatna Dasara will be celebrated in a meaningful manner on October 9, 10 and 11 this year, according to Minister for Youth Empowerment and Sports K.C. Narayana Gowda, who is also the Minister in charge of Mandya district.
A meeting was held on the celebration of Srirangapatna Dasara at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru, according a press statement issued by Mandya district administration.
The Jamboo Savari is scheduled to be held on October 9 and discussions will be held with Forest Department and Veterinary Department to facilitate the participation of elephants in the programme.
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