Mysore dasara

MYSORE DASARA



Mysore dasara is the naadahabba(state festival) of the state of karnataka in India. It is also called as "NAVARATRI" which means nine nights and is a 10-day festival with last day being 'VIJAYADASAMI',the most aspicious day of dasara. Dasara is usually falls in the month september or october.According to a legend ,Vijayadasami denotes the victory of truth over eviland was the day when the hindus Goddess CHAMUNDESWARI killed the demon Mahishasura.The dasara festivities began with the VIJAYANAGAR KINGS as early as 15th century.After fall of vijayanagara kingdom, the wodeyars of Mysore continued the the dasara. These ten days Mysore palace will be brightly illuminated. Various cultural & religious programes will be performed in front of the palace. One of the main attractions of festival is Dasara exhibition. The conclusion of the Dasara celebrations is marked by a colorful Dasara procession, popularly known as JAMBOO SAVARI. The main attraction of Dasara procession is the idol of goddess CHAMUNDESWARI which is carried in a goldenhowah weighing over 750 kg on top of an elephant.