No scaling down Mysuru Dasara, says D.K. Shivakumar
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that the 2026 Mysuru Dasara will be celebrated as an 11-day festival with full grandeur. Despite concerns over drought conditions, the government intends to maintain traditional festivities and illumination to preserve the state's cultural heritage.
Why it matters
The decision highlights the tension between fiscal responsibility during environmental crises and the preservation of cultural tourism and state identity.
The Karnataka government has decided to celebrate the 2026 Mysuru Dasara as an 11-day festival with grandeur while introducing new programmes that showcase the State’s cultural heritage, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Friday.
The article reports on government statements and plans without taking a stance on the validity of the drought concerns or the festival spending.
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