Majestic Mysuru: The Resplendent Return of Dasara Celebrations

The Mysuru Dasara festival, celebrated as 'Nada Habba', concludes with a grand procession featuring caparisoned elephants led by 'Abhimanyu' carrying the Goddess Chamundeshwari idol. Starting from the Amba Vilas Palace, the procession showcases Karnataka's cultural heritage and traditions with art groups and tableaux from various districts, spanning five kilometers.

In the historic city of Mysuru, the grandeur of the 'Vijayadashami' procession highlights the climax of the Mysuru Dasara celebrations. Festivities atop Chamundi Hills emphasize Karnataka's rich cultural legacy.

Thousands expected to witness the 'Jamboo Savari', a majestic parade of elephants, traditions upheld by royal family scion Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah performing ceremonial roles.

The procession involves diverse cultural exhibitions from artists and government departments, weaving through five kilometers of heritage before culminating at Bannimantapa, embodying a festival steeped in historic opulence and public vibrancy.

(With inputs from agencies.)