Chamundi Hill decked up for grand Dasara inauguration
Mysuru is preparing for the 11-day Dasara festival, with the inauguration ceremony set to take place at Chamundi Hill. The event will feature religious leaders from various faiths and high-ranking government officials, emphasizing a traditional and inclusive start to the state festival.
Why it matters
The festival is a significant cultural event in Karnataka, and the inclusion of diverse religious heads highlights the state's focus on communal harmony.
With preparations nearing completion, Chamundi Hill is decked up to provide a traditional start to Mysuru Dasara on Sunday, marking the beginning of the 11-day celebrations of the State festival.
Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Swami of Gavimath, Koppal, who is the chief guest, will light the traditional lamp to formally inaugurate the festivities. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara, Minister in-charge of Mysuru district Yathindra Siddaramaiah and other dignitaries will be present.
The seer has arrived in Mysuru and was welcomed by representatives of the district administration.
A major highlight of this year’s inaugural ceremony will be the participation of more than 200 heads of various religions, invited by the State government to witness the celebrations.
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