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Mysuru Palace Gears Up For Grand Naada Habba Dasara Mahotsava Celebrations
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News18•20-10-2026, 15:00
Mysuru Palace Gears Up For Grand Naada Habba Dasara Mahotsava Celebrations
- •Mahanavami celebrations are underway at Mysuru Palace as part of the Naada Habba Dasara Mahotsava 2026.
- •Patta elephant Srikantha, Nishane horse Ekalavya and Khasa weapons were taken to Kote Someshwara Temple for special rituals.
- •The 400-year-old festival commemorates Goddess Chamundeshwari's victory over the demon Mahishasura.
- •The 11-day festivities will culminate with the Vijayadashami celebrations and the iconic Jamboo Savari procession.
- •Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar extended a heartfelt invitation to people worldwide to witness the grand state festival.
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The 11-day Mysuru Dasara festival began on October 11, 2026, and is set to culminate with Vijayadashami celebrations and the Jamboo Savari procession on October 21, 2026.
Dating back over 400 years to the reign of Raja Wadiyar I in 1610, Mysuru Dasara commemorates Goddess Chamundeshwari’s victory over the demon Mahishasura.
During Mahanavami celebrations, patta elephant Srikantha, Nishane horse Ekalavya, and Khasa weapons were taken to Kote Someshwara Temple for a special puja in the presence of the royal family and palace staff.
