NEWS

Close on the heels of Durga Puja being accorded the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage tag, Karnataka is set to initiate the process to secure a similar status for Mysuru Dasara.

ABOUT MYSURU DASARA

• “Nadahabha” or the state festival of the state of Karnataka
• Celebration of the festival is steered by the Royal Family of Mysore.
• Celebrated for 10 days and concludes with Vijayadashami.
• World famous Jamboo Savari (Mysore Dasara procession)is held on the street of Mysore city on Vijayadashami
• The idol of the Goddess chamundeshwari, which is placed on a golden mantapa on the top of a decorated elephant.