Mysuru in resplendence as famed Dasara begins on October 3

The Mysuru district administration was on an overdrive for the last few days to complete preparations for the festivities in view of Dasara high-power committee headed by the CM deciding to celebrate Dasara in a grand and meaningful manner this year. Renowned music composers and singers, such as A. R. Rahman, Ilayaraja and Shreya Goshal, are expected to perform in Yuva Dasara.

Come Dasara, the ‘City of Palaces’ comes alive, with the illustrious festivities spanning over 10 days brings people from across India to experience the cultural extravaganza and the famed celebrations. A decked-up Mysuru is all set to welcome the tourists to soak in the grandeur of ‘Nada Habba’ that gets off to a grand start on October 3.

The annual celebrations from October 3 to 12 will begin on a traditional note atop the Chamundi Hills where the dignitaries will light a lamp and offer flowers to the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari placed in a silver chariot in the temple premises.

Noted writer and researcher Hampa Nagarajaiah, who is the chief guest, will inaugurate the festivities at Chamundi Hills between 9.15 a.m. and 9.45 a.m. in the presence of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and some of his Cabinet colleagues.

The inaugural event will be followed by the start of various Dasara events across Mysuru, including a film festival, flower show, wrestling championships, food festival, State Dasara CM Cup Sports Championships, cultural events and exhibitions.

The CM will inaugurate the Dasara cultural events at the palace and present the State Sangeeth Vidwan award in the evening on October 3. The cultural events at the palace bring artistes of national and international repute who perform before music enthusiasts in the ambience of the illuminated palace.

The scion of the erstwhile Mysore royal family, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, who is also the Mysuru MP, would be holding ‘Khas Durbar’ sitting on the golden throne during the Navaratri celebrations of the Wadiyar family at the palace.

Thanks to good rains this year, the government announced a grand Dasara and accordingly asked the district administration for the preparations, allocating funds for the events.