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Mysuru Dasara to Feature Massive Illumination and Drone Show
- •Mysuru city will feature a 146-km illuminated road network spanning 199 roads for 21 days during the Dasara celebrations.
- •A major highlight includes a 3,500 LED drone show attempting a Guinness World Record by forming an aerial depiction of India's national bird, the peacock.
- •The lighting project is executed by the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Ltd with an estimated expenditure of Rs 2.5 crore.
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The Mysuru Dasara 2026 celebrations will feature a 146-km illuminated road network spanning 199 roads, 123 circles, and 80 installations for 21 days starting from October 11. Executed by CESC, the project has an estimated expenditure of Rs 2.5 crore and will use a temporary power load of 3,106 kVA.
A major highlight of the festival will be a drone show featuring 3,500 LED drones scheduled for October 17, 18, 20, and 21 at 8 pm. Organizers will attempt to set a Guinness World Record by forming a massive aerial depiction of India's national bird, the peacock.
The extensive lighting project for the 2026 celebrations is being executed by the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Ltd (CESC). The project involves an estimated electricity consumption of 2,60,920 units over the duration of the festival.
