Dussehra in Karnataka, popularly known as Mysuru Dasara, is a grand and vibrant festival celebrated with great pride and tradition. It marks the victory of good over evil and is especially famous in Mysuru, where the celebrations last for ten days. The festival begins with the worship of Goddess Chamundeshwari, the family deity of the Mysuru royal family. Cultural programs, classical music and dance performances, exhibitions, and fairs are organized across the city. The highlight of the celebrations is the magnificent Jumboo Savari, a grand procession held on Vijayadashami, where the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari is carried on a beautifully decorated elephant through the streets. The illuminated Mysuru Palace during Dussehra is a spectacular sight, attracting visitors from all over India and the world, making Karnataka’s Dussehra one of the most iconic festivals in the country.
