Mysuru Dasara Festival Celebrated as 'Nada Habba' (state festival), the Dasara or 'Sharan Navaratri' festivities was a grand ...

The imperial sword is worshiped on the ninth day (Mahanavami) of the festival. Processions constituting ornamented elephants, camels and horses are taken out. Timings for Dussehra Festival in ...

The 12 Dasara elephants arrive 45 to 50 days ahead of the festival and are given a special diet to gain sufficient weight and strength to participate in the Dasara procession. Of the 12 elephants ...

The curtains closed on the 10-day iconic Mysuru Dasara celebrations in the palace city on Saturday (October 12), with a grand Vijayadashami procession marking the final highlight of the festival.

The festival which, like Dasara, has come to occupy a permanent fixture in the city’s cultural itinerary, the annual event is also a testament to the city’s cultural legacy and thriving ...