MYSORE DUSSEHRA Celebrated in : October Dedicated to : Goddess Lakshmi and Chamundeshwari Famous For : Elephant Processions, Illuminated Mysore Palace Other Attractions : Shopping in Exhibitions, Cultural Events, Musical Performances

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Dussehra Festival – The Most Exotic Time in Mysore

Dussehra is one of the most popular Hindu festival that goes on for 10 days and is generally held in the month of October. The first six days of the festival are celebrated in the honour of goddess Saraswati. Eight day is dedicated to Durga and ninth day is for Lakshmi- the goddess of wealth. Though it is celebrated in the whole country with vigour and excitement, but nothing matches to the grandeur with which it is celebrated in Mysore. The cultural city of Karnataka, Mysore is famous for its magnificent Mysore palace, but the beauty of the palatial attraction doubles during the Dussehra festival. On the festive tours to Karnataka tourists are advised to participate in the world renowned Mysore Dussehra festival and be witness to a unique tradition and religious charm.

Mysore Dussehra Attractions – Increasing the Magnificence

The most popular festival in Mysore, Dussehra, is marked by decorated elephants, grand processions and the most famous – illuminated Mysore palace. During the ten days of the festival the city is lighted and the important buildings are embellished, thus attracting swarms of tourists. Gallant processions, a torch light parade, dance and musical events vitalize the placid city. Other programmes include sports meet, poet's event and the famous Dussehra exhibition is held at Doddakere Maidana, by the Karnataka Exhibition Authority, where many public and private sector, State Government departments and other business class set up their stalls to promote their industries.
Tourists should indulge in shopping here for some exclusive Karnataka handworks and crafts.

Celebrating Dussehra – The Royal Style

Dussehra festival of Mysore is noted for the grand celebrations that are carried out in the Mysore palace. Do not miss seeing the 200 kg weighing gold throne of the Woodeyar kings, that is displayed in the palace during this festival. The whole palace is illuminated with lamps that makes it look like a cradle of light. Another important attraction includes the various rituals and pujas that are performed by the royal family in the Mysore palace or the Amba Vilas palace. The king is given a ceremonial bath on the first day and he worships the family deities accompanied by sacred chats and music. Then on after taking blessings and greetings of the religious priests, he sits on the royal throne. The sound of the trumpets and conchs then announce the beginning of the Dussehra processions.

Dussehra festival of Mysore is noted for the grand celebrations that are carried out in the Mysore palace. Do not miss seeing the 200 kg weighing gold throne of the Woodeyar kings, that is displayed in the palace during this festival. The whole palace is illuminated with lamps that makes it look like a cradle of light. Another important attraction includes the various rituals and pujas that are performed by the royal family in the Mysore palace or the Amba Vilas palace. The king is given a ceremonial bath on the first day and he worships the family deities accompanied by sacred chats and music. Then on after taking blessings and greetings of the religious priests, he sits on the royal throne. The sound of the trumpets and conchs then announce the beginning of the Dussehra processions.

Dussehra festival in Mysore is an important cultural event where musical performances by renowned artists at Amba Vilas Palace, the exhibition at Doddakere Maidan and the colorful Vijayadasami parade are the main attractions.