Mysuru: The renowned music director, Hamsalekha inaugurated the historic Mysuru Dasara festival, which is known for its regality on Sunday. Apart from the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, his deputy D K Shivakumar and other cabinet colleagues, MP Pratap Simha, and other MLAs were also present during the inauguration. They also offered their special prayers to Goddess Chamundeshwari.
The dusshera festivities
are dedicated to Goddess Chamundeshwari, who is the prime deity of Mysuru city and the Mysuru Wodeyar royal family. The event celebrates the victory of Goddess Chamundeshwari’s over Mahishasura, the demon king.
Within these 10 days, various cultural events would take place. The competitions would also consist of wrestling competitions.
Jamboo Savari is a procession of different elephants. The idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari is seated in the houdah of the pilot elephant. Additionally, various other events and cultural troupes will follow the Jamboo Savari, which will take place on October 24.
