Mysore Conducts The Largest Dussehra Festival In The World.
Introduction
Dussehra Festival
One of the most renowned and auspicious festivals observed during Navratri is Mysore Dasara. The first day of Navratri marks the beginning of this celebration, and Vijayadashami marks its conclusion.
This is the festival that people in Mysore City look forward to the most.
Why do people celebrate Mysore Dasara (Dussehra Festival)?
The tenth day following Navratri in Mysore is devoted to Goddess Chamundeswari and her triumph over the demonic Mahishasura. Dasara is a festival honoring the goddess Chamundeshwari, who is claimed to rule the city from her hilltop palace after defeating the demon Mahishasura.
Who proclaimed Mysore Dasara a State Festival?
Dasara was declared the state festival of Karnataka by “Jayaprakash Narayan”.
Why do people celebrate Dasara for Ten days?
In reality, it’s thought that Ram and Ravana fought for these ten days before Ram finally killed Ravana on the tenth day. Vijayadashami, another name for Dussehra, commemorates the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahisasura.
Jumbo Savari |Dussehra Festival
In Mysore, India, the Jumbo Savari is a traditional Dasara procession that happens on Vijayadashami. Jeweled elephants marching down the Jumboo Savari Route are part of the parade. The path begins at the Mysore Palace and ends at Bannimantap after traveling down Sayyaji Rao Road, Albert Victor Road, and Nelson Mandela Road.
Mysore’s 2023 Dasara festivities got underway on Monday, October 15 at 9 AM and ran till Tuesday, October 24. The Jamboo Savari and the Torchlight Parade took place on the concluding day.
What is the Karnataka region’s history with Dasara?
Dasara, a festival in Karnataka, commemorates the triumph of the goddess Chamundeshwari over the demonic Mahishasura. The buffalo-headed monster was thought to have dominated the area and brought his people considerable suffering. Demon Mahishasura was a powerful one. He once carried out a penance that was so potent that the gods bestowed a blessing upon him.
