Mysuru

BJP leader Ramesh Jarkiholi met Siddaramaiah in Mysuru and called the former chief minister his leader regardless of party affiliation.

Mysuru police have registered a case after an anonymous email allegedly threatened to disrupt Dasara 2026 and create fear in the city.

Prashantha, Ekalavya and Gopi are the final contenders to carry Mysuru Dasara’s golden howdah after Mahendra failed the endurance test.

Srirangapatna Dasara will be celebrated from October 15 to 18, following a two-day Yuva Sambhrama showcasing young talent and local artistes.

Mysuru’s 90-day Dasara Expo opened on October 11 with 153 commercial stalls, 40 food stalls, 45 amusement rides and new defence and ISRO exhibitions.

Raghu Dixit enthralled music lovers at Mysore Palace during Dasara with popular Kannada songs, while dance and Sugama Sangeetha performances added to the cultural evening.

Dhananjaya from Dubare elephant camp will carry the wooden ambari at Srirangapatna Dasara on October 15, forest officials have confirmed.

Mysuru Dasara has driven up hotel tariffs, with bookings rising ahead of the October 21 Jamboo Savari procession and other festival events.

Mysuru has deployed 5,161 police personnel, 16 anti-sabotage teams and three bomb squads, with 34,000 CCTV cameras monitoring Dasara venues.

Mysuru Dasara’s Fine Arts and Handicrafts Camp and Exhibition opened at CAVA, featuring art displays, animation screenings and cultural programmes.

Mysuru Dasara’s final cannon-firing rehearsal was completed successfully on October 12, with 11 elephants, 44 horses and 40 Pirangi Dal personnel participating.

Mysuru Dasara 2026 begins Sunday with 11 days of cultural events, while Kambala makes its debut amid drought and environmental concerns.

Yaduveer Wadiyar held his 12th private Dasara durbar at Mysuru Palace, continuing the royal family’s traditional rituals.

Prabhudeva visited Suttur Mutt near Mysuru with his mother ahead of inaugurating Yuva Dasara on October 13 during Mysuru Dasara.

Mysuru Dasara cake show organisers face criticism over a ₹60 entry fee, with visitors questioning charges to view a Khempananjammanni-themed display.

Mysuru City Corporation directs Dasara food stalls to avoid single-use plastics, use eco-friendly alternatives and segregate waste during the festivities.

Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Swami inaugurated Mysuru Dasara 2026 atop Chamundi Hills, with CM D K Shivakumar and over 200 religious leaders attending.

Mysuru Rail Museum will remain open from 10 am to 8 pm from October 11 to 21 for Dasara, including its usual Tuesday closing days.

Mysuru’s Dasara CM Cup 2026 runs from October 11 to 14, with 4,515 athletes competing in 28 disciplines across the city.

Mysuru Police have announced a two-phase Dasara security plan with 5,161 personnel, 34,000 CCTV cameras, 65 parking areas and 18 help centres.