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Mysuru Dasara Begins With Grand Celebrations And Strict Security
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News18•11-10-2026, 09:00
Mysuru Dasara Begins With Grand Celebrations And Strict Security
- •The world-famous 416th Mysuru Dasara festival officially begins today with grand celebrations across the cultural capital.
- •Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Swamiji of Koppal Gavirmath inaugurated the festival by performing puja to Goddess Chamundeshwari.
- •Yaduveer Wadiyar commenced the traditional private Durbar and royal rituals at the Mysuru Palace.
- •Over 6,000 police personnel and nearly 35,794 CCTV cameras have been deployed to ensure foolproof security during the festivities.
- •Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is participating in multiple inauguration events including the flower show and sports meets.
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The 416th world-famous Mysuru Dasara festival is inaugurated by Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Swamiji of Koppal Gavirmath.
Over 6,000 police personnel have been deployed, including 5,161 civil and traffic police, 33 KSRP platoons, 25 CAR and DAR platoons, 24 ASC platoons, and 1,500 Home Guards. Additionally, 18 police help centers and 35,794 CCTV cameras maintain surveillance.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar participated in the Dasara inauguration at Chamundi Hills, inaugurated the Flower Show at Kuppanna Park, opened the Dasara Wrestling tournament, started the Dasara Cup sports meet, and launched the cultural events and exhibition.
