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10-day Dasara celebrations in Mysuru come to a close with grand procession
Karnataka's state festival Dasara concluded on Saturday with a spectacular procession in Mysuru.
Updated: October 1, 2017 12:28 IST
1 / 7'Dasara' or Dussehra celebrations in Mysuru are a 10-day long affair with an elaborate procession on the day of Vijaya Dashmi, marking the grand finale. (Express Photo by PM Narayanan)
2 / 7The key attraction at the event is the "jamboo savari" of the city's presiding deity Goddess Chamundeshwari, who is an avatar of Durga. (Express Photo by PM Narayanan)
3 / 7The traditional Dasara procession is held on "Vijayadashami", and signifies the victory of good over evil. (Express Photo by PM Narayanan)
4 / 7Lakhs of people gathered in Mysuru to witness the procession, known for its grandeur. (Express Photo by PM Narayanan)
5 / 7Regarded as the state festival of Karnataka, Dasara is celebrated over 10 days and commemorates the victory of Goddess Chamundeshwari of Chamundi Hill, who killed the buffalo-headed demon, Mahishasura. (Express Photo by PM Narayanan)
6 / 7Karnataka Chief Ministet Siddaramaiah said the festivities this year is a mark of good rains in the state. (Express Photo by PM Narayanan)
7 / 7Celebrated as 'naada habba' (state festival), the festivities were laced with folk art forms showcasing Karnataka's cultural heritage. (Express Photo by PM Narayanan)
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