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Mysuru Dasara Festival is one of the most popular festivals celebrated in this Karnataka city during Navratri. (Express Photo by Jithendra M)
It lasts for ten days and includes cultural events and processions. The festival honours Goddess Chamundeshwari. (Express Photo by Jithendra M)
It is said that the festival is one of the biggest global attractions in the country, which witnesses more than a million tourists across the globe. The celebration carries a legacy, tradition and nostalgia of olden days that has remained intact.(Express Photo by Jithendra M)
This year marks the 414th Mysuru Dasara Festival (Express Photo by Jithendra M)
On the 10th day of Vijaya Dashami, the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari will be carried in a grand procession (Express Photo by Jithendra M)
On October, 15, music director Hamsalekha inaugurated the festival in Mysuru in the presence of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and other leaders. (Express Photo by Jithendra M)
Mysuru Dasara Festival sees a lot of tourists (Express Photo by Jithendra M)
Some of the prominent heritage places which have been lit up include Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) building, Crawford Hall of the University of Mysore, Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) headquarters, Mysuru railway station, Maharani’s College, Yuvaraja's College and Maharaja’s College (Express Photo by Jithendra M)
Lighting of Amba Vilas palace and main roads of the city is one of the prominent attractions of Mysuru Dasara (Express Photo by Jithendra M)
Which is your favourite picture? (Express Photo by Jithendra M)
