Mysuru Dasara 2025 LIVE updates: Banu Mushtaq inaugurates 10-day festivities amid tight security

 

The Palace City of Mysuru is decked up again, counting down the seconds to the inauguration of the annual Dasara celebrations. During the 10-day festivities, the city will play host to a plethora of religious and cultural events, to keep up the tradition of Navaratri festival that began in 1610.

Celebrated as ‘‘Nada Habba’‘ (state festival), the festivities are expected to be a grand affair this year depicting Karnataka’s rich culture and traditions, coupled with reminiscence of royal pomp and glory.

Incidentally, a controversy broke out over the Karnataka government’s decision to invite International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate this year’s Mysuru Dasara. After the Supreme Court quashed a petition challenging the State’s move to invite her, decks were cleared for the schedule of events.

The writer is scheduled to make a floral offering to the idol of Chamundeshwari between 10.10 and 10.40 am in a stage set up outside Chamundeshwari temple.

This year’s Dasara celebration will be for eleven-days, till ‘Vijayadashami’ on October 2, based on the lunar calendar.

Mysuru Dasara, a tradition steeped in history

The cultural capital is all set to unveil its tapestry of regal splendour as Mysuru Dasara, whose traditions are rooted in the grandeur of the Vijayanagara emperors and nurtured by the Wadiyars, will commence from Monday.

The 11-day spectacle to be held from September 22 to October 2 this year, will transform Mysuru into a vibrant stage that will showcase the living heritage of Karnataka.

Mysuru Dasara, a tradition steeped in history 

Experience the grandeur of Mysuru Dasara, a vibrant 11-day festival showcasing Karnataka's living heritage and cultural diversity.​