DASARA FESTIVAL
Dasara is one of the most auspicious festivals in India,gets a special celebration in the state of Karnataka.Mysore Dasara is known for its magnificent palaces and majestic buildings, sprawling gardens and tree lined boulevards.
The cultural and religious programs highlighting the dance, music and culture of the state of Karnataka are performed in front of the illuminated palace.
The main attraction of the dasars procession is the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari which is carried in a golden howdah weighing over 750 kg on the top of an Elephant back.
Mysore Dasara is a 10 day festival in the region culminating on vijayadashami or tenth day.
Legends has it that in the ancient times,Goddess Chamundeshwari killed demon Mahishasura.
The day on which the demon was killed by the Goddess ,came to be known as Vijayadashmi.Vijaydashmi falls on the last day of the Dasara festival.
The festival are carried on in a traditional way also known as Jamboo savari
In the 21 st century,processions of the Dasara festival are carried on in a traditional walk also known as Jamboo savari. In this festival beautiful decorated elephants carries the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari. There will be company of dance groups,music bands,folkes,armed forces and they will go upto Bannimantap.
Dasara exhibition carried opposite to the mysore palace.
Major Mysore Dasara events
Inauguration with Pooja
Mysore Dasara Procession(Jumboo savari)
Mysore Dasara torchlight parade
Mysore palace Illumintion
Timings 7.00pm -9.00pm
Cultural programe
Dasara program
Kavishoshti
Major venues of Mysore dasara
Kalamindira
Devaraj Arash stadium
Bannimantap grounds
Scouts and guides ground
Kaveri office
Doddekere maidan
Chamundi vihar maidan
For more details see this link
Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam will organize Dussehra 2017 Mahotsavam for 10 days from September 21st in the city of Vijayawada at atop of the Indrakeeladri.
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