Mysore Dasara is the Nadahabba of the state of Karnataka. It is a 10-day festival, starting with nine nights called Navaratri and the last day being Vijayadashami. The festival is observed on the tenth day in the Hindu calendar month of Ashvina, which typically falls in the Gregorian months of October.
The main attraction of the ten-day Mysore Dasara festival is the Palace which is lighted daily with nearly 100,000 light bulbs from 7 pm to 10 pm on all days of the festival. Various cultural and religious programs highlighting the dance, music and culture of the State of Karnataka are performed in front of the illuminated Palace.
Legends and myths behind Mysore’s Dasara.
Dussehra, celebrated as Vijayadashami in Mysore, is deeply rooted in the city’s mythology. The festival commemorates the victory of Goddess Chamundeshwari over the demon Mahishasura. This event is so integral to the city’s identity that its very name, Mysore, is derived from “Mahishasura.” The tale symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, and celebrations in Mysore during Dussehra are a testament to this age-old narrative.
Inside the Palace
The palatial mansion has few Darbars and the two well-known ones are darbar-e-khas and diwan-e-khas.
Regal interiors of the palace
The regal interiors of the palace rightly represent royalty and will take you to the bygone era. The garden surrounding the palace is as beautiful as the interiors, lush green lawns along with flower plants and well-maintained bushes enhance the beauty of the palace.
Ambari
The 750kg Ambari, Rajas of Mysore used this howdah in the famous Dasara procession, which traversed through the thoroughfares of the princely city during the festival every year. But since the abolition of royalty the statue of Chamundeshwari is being carried in the howdah. The Howdah is made of Pure gold.
Interior of Palace
The Royal Procession (Jamboo Savari) The pinnacle of the Dasara celebrations was the day of Vijayadashami. As I stood among the throngs of people, the sight of the king participating in the Jamboo Savari was a spectacle to behold. This was no ordinary procession; it was a grand parade that beautifully captured the essence of Mysore’s illustrious heritage.
The procession’s name has an intriguing history. Originally termed “Jambi Savari,” it was named after the Banni (Shami) tree located on the city’s outskirts. Mythology narrates that the Pandavas hid their weapons in the Banni tree during their exile. Before embarking on battles, kings would worship this tree, seeking victory. However, during the colonial era, the British renamed it “Jamboo Savari,” a name that has since remained.
Flower exhibition
Shri Chamundeshwari Temple, Mysore
Sri Chamundeshwari Temple is about 13 kms from Mysuru, which is a prominent city in Karnataka State, India. Sri Chamundeshwari Temples is famous not only in India but also abroad. Atop of the hill the famous Sri Chamundeswari Temple. ‘Chamundi’ or ‘Durga’ is the fierce form of ‘Shakti’. She is the slayer of demons, ‘Chanda’ and ‘Munda’ and also ‘Mahishasura’, the buffalow-headed monster. is about 13 kms from Mysuru, which is a prominent city in Karnataka State, India. Sri Chamundeshwari Temples is famous not only in India but also abroad. Atop of the hill the famous Sri Chamundeswari Temple. ‘Chamundi’ or ‘Durga’ is the fierce form of ‘Shakti’. She is the slayer of demons, ‘Chanda’ and ‘Munda’ and also ‘Mahishasura’, the buffalow-headed monster.
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