{"id":88315,"date":"2025-08-01T10:11:28","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T04:41:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/?p=88315"},"modified":"2025-08-02T17:42:02","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T12:12:02","slug":"mysore-dasara","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/mysore-dasara\/","title":{"rendered":"Mysore Dasara Festival: India&#8217;s Most Royal Celebration!\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Mysore Dasara festival is a 10-day royal festival celebrated in Mysore, Karnataka, from<strong> September 22 to October 2, 2025<\/strong>. While many states in India celebrate Navratri, Mysore celebrates its state festival, known as <strong>\u201cNadahabba<\/strong>\u00a0or <strong>Nada Habba\u201d<\/strong>. Scroll down to know why is Mysore Dasara celebrated!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.app.link\/dV9EUvg5Zub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84486 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/09104200\/Facing-Health-Issues-300x103.jpg\" alt=\"best astrologer health\" width=\"801\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/09104200\/Facing-Health-Issues-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/09104200\/Facing-Health-Issues-150x51.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/09104200\/Facing-Health-Issues.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>What is the Mysore Dasara Festival?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Mysore Dasara festival, also known as Nadahabba or <strong>Nada Habba (State festival) of Karnataka<\/strong>, is a 10-day royal celebration that starts on the Navratri and culminates on Vijayadashami. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">The festival honours the Goddess Chamundeshwari (the protector of Mysuru city) and celebrates her victory over evil.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Also Read: <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/festivals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">All Hindu Festivals 2025 with Date<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Historical Significance of Mysore Dasara Celebration\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">The Wodeyar Royal family continues to play a pivotal role in Mysore Dasara, preserving centuries-old traditions. Let us learn the Kerala State Festival&#8217;s historical significance:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Origin of Mysore Dasara Festival Celebrations\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">This royal celebration was first initiated 400 years ago by Raja Wodeyar 1 of the <strong>Wodeyar dynasty in 1610 AD<\/strong>. However, some say that the Vijay Nagar Empire Kings first started this royal ritual in the 15th century.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The common public celebrates this festival in Srirangapatna, the capital of Mysore. Not only this, but Jayaprakash Narayan (Indian politician and independence activist) declared<\/span><b> \u2018Mysore Dussehra the State Festival of Karnataka\u2019.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-83848 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/15160629\/Thrissur-Pooram-Festival-2024_-Celebrating-Unity-In-Diversity-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"mysore dasara by instaastro\" width=\"524\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/15160629\/Thrissur-Pooram-Festival-2024_-Celebrating-Unity-In-Diversity-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/15160629\/Thrissur-Pooram-Festival-2024_-Celebrating-Unity-In-Diversity-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/15160629\/Thrissur-Pooram-Festival-2024_-Celebrating-Unity-In-Diversity-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/15160629\/Thrissur-Pooram-Festival-2024_-Celebrating-Unity-In-Diversity-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/15160629\/Thrissur-Pooram-Festival-2024_-Celebrating-Unity-In-Diversity-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/15160629\/Thrissur-Pooram-Festival-2024_-Celebrating-Unity-In-Diversity.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Why is Mysore Dasara Celebrated?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The primary reason for the Mysore Dasara festival celebration is the <strong>victory of Goddess Chamundeshwari<\/strong> (a fierce form of Durga) over the demon Mahishasura on Chamundi Hill.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Therefore, this festival celebrates the victory of Goddess Durga, symbolising the triumph of<strong>\u00a0good over evil.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Mythology Behind Mysore City\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Several ancient texts, such as Devi Purana and Markandeya Purana, mention that the very name &#8220;Mysuru&#8221; is derived from Mahishasura. The word Mysore or \u201cmysooru\u201d is related to the word <strong>\u201cMahishur<\/strong>\u201d or \u201c<strong>Mahishasurana Ooru<\/strong>,\u201d meaning the <strong>City of Mahishasura in Kannada.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Also, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/shubh-muhurat-2026\/marriage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">find the best wedding dates in 2026<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Mysore Dasara 2025 Dates &amp; Timings\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Below is the complete list of Mysore Dasra 2025 dates along with their timings and venues that you can refer to:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Mysore Dasara Festival Events\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Date\/Time<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Venue<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Festival Begins<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Sept 22 <\/b>(Monday)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\">Chamundeshwari Temple, Chamundi Hill<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Main Procession (Jamboo Savari)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Oct 2 <\/b>(Thursday)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\">Mysore Palace to Bannimantap Grounds<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Palace Illumination<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Daily<\/b> (7\u201310 PM)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\">Mysore Palace<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Torchlight Parade<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Oct 2 <\/b>(7 PM)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\">Bannimantap Parade Grounds<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Dasara Exhibition<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Sept<\/b> (continues till December)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\">Exhibition Grounds<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Daily Schedule of Mysore Dasara 2025\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">This year, a unique astronomical event will occur where the <strong>Panchami tithi (fifth lunar day) falls on two consecutive days<\/strong> (September 26 and 27). This is why the Mysore Dasara Festival 2025<strong> celebration extends to 11 days.<\/strong> So, let us look at the schedule of the Nada Habba festival in detail:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Day 1 (September 23): Inauguration &amp; Khas Durbar<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The festival <strong>begins with a puja to Goddess Chamundeshwari<\/strong> atop Chamundi Hills. Then, the current titular Maharaja performs the Khas Durbar within the Mysore Palace.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Day 2-8 (September 24-30) Cultural Performances<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During this Karnataka state festival, performers showcase unique forms of singing, drama, dan<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">ce, and puppet shows that represent the state\u2019s culture and legacy. F<\/span><\/span>or instance, <strong>Pooja Kunitha, Dollu Kunitha, Beesu Kamsale<\/strong>, Kamsale Nritya, Somana Kunita (mask dance), and Somana Kunitha.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Day 9 (October 1): Mahanavmi &amp; Ayodhya Puja<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a highly significant day of the Mysore Dasara festival celebration. The royal family performs the <strong>Ayudha Puja, worshipping weapons, tools, and vehicles.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Day 10 (October 2) Vijadashami &amp; Mysore Dasara Elephant Parade<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Elephant Procession is the <strong>main event of the 10-day Mysore Dussehra celebration<\/strong>.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginning around 1:15 PM, this magnificent procession features decorated elephants, folk artists, cultural tableaux, and military bands.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Also, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/vedic-astrology\/rajyog-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">know if you have Rajyog in the kundli<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Main Attraction of Mysore Dasara 2025 Celebration<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Let&#8217;s look at the main attraction of the Mysore Dasara 2025 celebration from below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>1. Mysore Palace Light Show<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">The Mysore Palace Light Show reflects the cultural history and the magnificent architecture of Mysore. During the nine days of Dussehra, it is <strong>decorated with 100,000 light bulbs<\/strong> and is open for visitors from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>2. Jamboo Savari- Mysore Dasara Elephant Parade\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">This procession takes place on the tenth day of Vijayadashami. The star attraction is the lead elephant, <strong>Abhimanyu (expected to carry for the 6th time in 2025),<\/strong> bearing the 750 kg Golden Howdah with the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari. This famous elephant procession starts from Mysore Palace and ends at the Bannimantap Grounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>3. Torch Light Parade\u00a0<\/b><\/span><b><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">The Torchlight Parade, also known as <strong>\u201cPanjina Kavayatthu,\u201d<\/strong> takes place on the evening of Vijayadashami. The parade starts with the chief guest lighting a torch, followed by the beautifully decorated tableaux. In addition, there are elephants, horses, camels, cultural actors, and the performances of various military bands.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>4. Dasara Exhibition\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span><b><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Dasara exhibition held at the Doddakare Maidan showcases the <strong>traditional dance performances, music concerts, art and craft stalls<\/strong> and food festivals. Interestingly, unlike other Mysore Dasara festival events, this event starts at Dussehra but continues till November or December.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>5. Dasara Kushti <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Also known as the <strong>&#8216;Mysore Dasara Wrestling&#8217;<\/strong>, it is one of the crowd-pulling events during the 10-day celebration. Wrestlers from all over the country join in to win the titles and fight in different wrestling styles such as <strong>Nada Kusti<\/strong> and <strong>Vajramushti Kalaga<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>6. Royal Durbar\u00a0<\/b><\/span><b><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Lastly, one of the unique facts about Mysore Dasara festival is that for the first time, the <strong>Durbar (Royal Assembly Hall)<\/strong> inside the Mysore Palace will be open to the common people. Thus, the public can visit the palace\u2019s royal durbar during Mysore Dussehra (September 22 to October 2, 2025).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Also Read: <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/mahalaya-amavasya\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mahalaya Amavasya 2025: The End of Pitra Paksha!<\/a><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>What&#8217;s New and Unique This Mysore Dasara 2025?<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Generally, it is the Jamboo Savari where the elephants of Mysore Dasara pull the crowd and grab the highlights. However, in 2025, the celebration is expected to include some additions. Let us look at the <strong>new additions in the magnificent Mysore Dasara 2025 celebration:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Cauvery Aarti: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The state government plans to add a new event to the list of Mysore Dasara 2025: Cauvery Aarti. So, as per the reports, the event will be performed at the <strong>KRS (Krishna Raja Sagara)<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Musical Laser: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with the Cauvery Aarti, a <strong>3D musical laser show featuring 1500 drones<\/strong> is expected to be held during Mysore Dasara 2025. Moreover, it will be performed at the <strong>Brindavan Gardens<\/strong>, KRS.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Summary\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Mysore Dasara is Karnataka&#8217;s grand 10-day royal festival, &#8220;Nadahabba,&#8221; celebrated from September 22 to October 2, 2025. It honours Goddess Chamundeshwari&#8217;s victory over Mahishasura, symbolising good over evil.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Also, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/vedic-astrology\/nalla-neram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">check Nalla Neram Today<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0<\/b><\/span><b><\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"> <div class=\"custom-faq\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"> <div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">1. Who started Dasara festival in Mysore?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">After the fall of the Vijayanagar Empire, Raja Wodeyar I took over the legacy and started celebrating the Mysore festival. In earlier days, the royal families in the royal darbar celebrated the festival. Now, all the local people come together to celebrate this festival.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">2. Mysore Dasara festival started in which year?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">According to popular beliefs, the Mysore Dasara festival was first celebrated in mid-September of 1610. The king of the Wodeyar dynasty initiated this royal ritual.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">3. Which is the biggest Dasara festival in Karnataka?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">Mysore Dasara or Mysore Dussehra is the biggest Dasara festival in Karnataka. Also known as Naadahabba, it is the celebration that lasts for 10 days, starting from Navratri to Vijaydashami.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">4. What is the main attraction of the Mysore Dussehra festival?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">Typically, the elephants of Mysore Dasara, an event known as Jamboo Savari, are the main attraction of the Karnataka State festival. However, the public also loves cultural and music festivals, the Mysore Palace light show, a torchlight parade, and exhibitions.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">5. What is the howdah elephant in the Mysore festival?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">The Mysore Dasara Elephant Parade or Jamboo Savari is a significant event. On this day, the main elephant carries a golden howdah (Chinnada Ambari) with the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari placed in it and kept above the elephant.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">6. 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