Mysore Dasara’s preparations commence in August every year with the ceremonial journey of the elephants to Mysore. The journey of the elephants to Mysore for the Dasara celebrations is called Gajapayana. On Vijayadashami, Jamboo Savari takes place on the streets of Mysore with the trained elephants of Mysore Dasara. Gajapayana, the journey of the elephants […]
Mysore Dasara 2025 Dates, Events, Tickets & More
Are you looking for the schedule of Mysore Dasara? Here are Mysore Dasara’s dates, events, tickets and other important information. Mysore Dasara Festival 2025 Date The world-famous Mysore Dasara is celebrated from September 22, 2025 to October 2, 2025. Mysore Dasara 2025 will be held for 11 days and will be inaugurated on Sept 22 […]
Mysore Ambari: All About The Golden Howdah Of Mysore Dasara
The Jamboo Savari forms an integral part of the Mysore Dasara festival on the day of Vijayadashami. The Mysore Ambari is a carrier on which the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari is placed and mounted on the elephant. The elephant with the Goddess would lead the Jamboo Savari during Mysore Dasara. Initially, the Mysore kings were […]
Tiger Dance (Huli Vesha) – A Significant Aspect Of Mangalore Dasara
Huli Vesha or Pili Vesha, a folk dance (tiger dance), originated in the Udupi district of Karnataka to pay tribute to Goddess Durga during the Navratri festival. It was initially performed during Janmashtami and Ganesha Chaturthi in Mangalore, Udupi, Kundapura, Moodabidri and other places in Tulu Nadu. However, it is one of the highlights of […]
Countdown Begins For World Famous Mysuru Dasara
One of the major attractions of Karnataka tourism is Mysuru Dasara. It is popularly called as the Nada Habba. This annual celebration was started in the year 1610 AD in Srirangapatna by Raja Wadiyar. The Dasara celebrations were first started by the Vijayanagara empires of Hampi and Later the same tradition was continued by […]
The Tale Of Arjuna – The Star Elephant Of Dasara
The Jumbo Savari on Vijayadashmi is the highlight of Mysore’s annual Dasara celebrations. Since 2012, Arjuna has been the star of this show. The tale of Arjuna is fascinating. A crowd gathers every year to watch the caparisoned elephant majestically walk down the Raja Marga while pulling the 750-kg golden Howdah with an idol of […]
Durga Puja Pandals in Bangalore 2019- It’s Time to Pandal Hop
Durga Puja Pandals will be open from October 1 to October 8th, 2019 Entry is free Artisans from Bengal have come to Bangalore especially to make the idols for these pandals Durga Puja is one of the main festivals celebrated across India. This 4-day festival celebrates the victory of good over evil and is dedicated […]
Dasara Dolls Arrangement Ideas and Where to Buy Them?
Mysore Dasara is a 10 day festival of colors and joys being celebrated for the victory of goddess Chamundeshwari over the demon Mahishasura. Nadahabba Dasara festival takes you back to the history of Vijayanagara Kings and royalty. Dolls play an important role in the festival. If you are looking for dasara dolls arrangement ideas, read on. […]
How To Celebrate A Plastic Free Mysore Dasara
Dasara is a beautiful time to visit Mysore. If you are planning a trip to Mysore during Dasara, there are a few things you must know. Here are some useful tips to celebrate a plastic free Mysore Dasara Why Plastic Free Mysore Dasara The 10-day festival starts with the Navratri and concludes with Vijayadashmi. It’s […]
Ayudha Puja – Worshiping of Tools and Weaponries
Dasara, Dushera, Navarathri … the very names symbolize resplendence. Think of this grand Indian festival and the mind fills itself with all the vibrancy a festive occasion denotes. So much so that, the very month in which the Dasara is celebrated turns out to become special, for it includes nine continuous days of festivity, each […]