No complimentary Dasara Gold passes for VIPs; 17 sub-committees formed
The Karnataka government has announced that no complimentary Gold Passes will be issued for the 2026 Mysuru Dasara festival, with tickets limited to seating capacity. Officials are also planning to include new events like Kambala and are coordinating infrastructure projects to ensure smooth traffic flow during the festivities.
Why it matters
This decision reflects a shift toward transparency and crowd management in one of India's most significant cultural festivals, impacting tourism and local administration.
In a key decision for Mysuru Dasara-2026, the State government has decided not to issue complimentary Gold Passes to VIPs, with only passes matching the seating capacity to be printed and sold to the public.
Announcing the decision after the Dasara Executive Committee meeting at the Zilla Panchayat on Monday, Urban Development Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah also said 17 sub-committees had been constituted to ensure the successful organisation of the festival, with executive chairpersons entrusted with overseeing various events.
Addressing press persons after the meeting, the Minister outlined the key decisions taken and the preparations underway for the festivities.
He said each of the 17 sub-committees would have an executive chairperson and members to organise different events as part of the celebrations in an organised manner.
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