The unseen hands behind Mysuru Dasara’s dazzling lights

The unseen hands behind Mysuru Dasara’s dazzling lights left CESC has deployed personnel from different divisions and technical cadres to manage the lighting arrangements during Dasara-2026. M.A. Sriram M.A. Sriram https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/7my1rk/article71588520.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/SRIRAMA_MYSORE.JPG M A Sriram KARNATAKA MYSURU 13/10/2026: A view of the majestic illuminated K R Circle in the heart of Mysuru city on Tuesday evening. Photo: MA SRIRAM 642 CESC personnel work behind the scenes to keep the city aglow MYSURU The dazzling illumination that transforms Mysuru during Dasara is backed by the efforts of 642 personnel of the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC), who work behind the scenes to maintain and supervise the elaborate lighting arrangements. While the colourful lights adorning the Mysuru palace, major roads and traffic circles draw lakhs of visitors, a team of engineers, technical staff and field personnel works to ensure the smooth and safe functioning of the impressive illumination system.