
"Among the things I could explore were the floats representing each district of Karnataka being prepared by artisans, the night view of Mysore city from the Chamundi hill, to walking around a rain washed out flower show," says Prashanth Vishwanathan about his experience. (Source: Prashanth Vishwanathan)

One of the major highlights of Mysore Dasara are the city lights. (Source: Prashanth Vishwanathan)

The flower show in Mysore is extremely popular. (Source: Prashanth Vishwanathan)

Mysore Dasara is Karnataka's 'nada habba' or the state festival. (Source: Prashanth Vishwanathan)

Floats representing each district of Karnataka are showcased as part of the annual celebrations. (Source: Prashanth Vishwanathan)

Dance groups and music bands take part in the procession. (Source: Prashanth Vishwanathan)

An artiste performs during the festival. (Source: Prashanth Vishwanathan)

The cultural tradition of the festival is more than 400 years old. (Source: Prashanth Vishwanathan)