PM Mod commended the people of Mysore for preserving their culture and heritage beautifully

Mysuru Dasara is spectacular. I commend the people of Mysuru for preserving their culture and heritage so beautifully. I have fond memories of my Mysuru visits, the most recent one being during 2022 Yoga Day, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi sharing the photos of Mysuru Dasara.

The authorities claimed that about five lakh people witnessed the ‘Jamboo Savari’ (elephant procession) and other festivities.

On Wednesday, the 10-day long world renowned Dasara celebrations in this palace city concluded, with a spectacular procession marking the grand finale.

Celebrated as ‘Nada Habba’ (state festival), the Dasara festivities was a grand affair this year, depicting Karnataka’s rich culture and traditions.

The ‘Jambu Savari’, a march of a dozen caparisoned elephants, was led by ‘Abhimanyu’ carrying the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari, the presiding deity of Mysuru royals, on a 750 kg “Ambari” made of gold.

The grand procession began with Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai offering pooja to the ‘Nandi Dhwaja’ (Nandi Flag) from the imposing Amba Vilas Palace premises, at the auspicious Makara Lagna between 2.36 pm to 2.50 pm.

The procession covering a distance of about 5km also consisted of number of artists/cultural groups and tableaux from various districts, depicting its regional culture and heritage, ended at Bannimantapa.