No passes, no problem: Dasara fans find their vantage points
Fans of the Dasara festival in Mysuru secured vantage points along the procession route days in advance after failing to secure passes. Despite police restrictions on climbing trees and historic buildings for safety, enthusiastic crowds gathered in large numbers to witness the grand Jamboo Savari.
Why it matters
Highlights cultural traditions and community engagement surrounding a major regional festival in India.
No passes, no problem: Dasara fans find their vantage points left Tusker Prashanth, accompanied by Kaveri and Roopa, majestically carrying the iconic 750-kg golden howdah with the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari seated in it, amidst the crowds during the grand Jamboo Savari in Mysuru on Wednesday (October 21). M.A. Sriram M.A. Sriram https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/7ssffg/article71608823.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2303_21_10_2026_18_57_11_2_CROWDSDURINGJAMBOOSAVARI.JPG M A Sriram KARNATAKA MYSURU 21/10/2026: Tusker Prashanth, accompanied by Kaveri and Roopa, majestically carrying the iconic 750-kilo golden howdah with the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari seated in it, amidst the crowds during the grand Jamboo Savari in Mysuru on Wednesday. MYSURU Such is the public fascination with the Jamboo Savari that people without passes or tickets to watch the procession from within the Mysuru Palace premises began reserving seats along the stepped viewing galleries at Bannimantap, along the procession route, as early as four days before the Dasara finale.
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