MYSORE DASARA

The city of Mysore in South India is

famous all over the world for jasmine flowers, Mysore silk

sarees, fragrant sandalwood, delicious mysorepak and most

importantly Dasara procession.

Mysore is the second biggest city in the state of Karnataka. It lies 130 km's from the State capital, Bangalore. It is the erstwhile capital of the Mysore Maharajas, who ruled Mysore State from this royal City. Mysore Dasara is a Royal Festival Celebrating victory of Truth over Evil. Legend has it that the Goddess Chamundeeswari or Durga slew the demon Mahishasuran on Vijayadashami day. Dasara is a 10-day festival in the region culminating on Vijayadashami. In Karnataka, Dasara is observe as State festival - Nadahabba, because of the celebration of the festival is steered by the Royal Family of Mysore. The royal family of Mysore performs special Pooja on the occasion of Dasara. During Dasara, the entire City is decorated and illuminated. Cultural programmes by famous artists are arranged in the Palace along with Sports, Wrestling, Poet's meet, Food Festival, Film Festival witnessed by a large number of people. SOURCE: www.mysoredasara.com