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 […]
Major Events of Mysore Dasara 2016
The Mysore Dasara or the Navarathri is a 10-day festival that falls in the month of September or October. Mysore Dasara is the “Nadahabba” or the State-Festival of the State of Karnataka, called as “Navaratri” meaning Nine-Nights, a 10-day festival, celebrated with utmost spectacle and joy in the city of Mysore. The Dasara festivities have […]
Gajapayana – Elephant March
Dasara celebration begins with the of the “Gajapayana” during the mid of August, is the ceremonial journey taken by the elephants to take part in the Dasara procession. This tradition started in 1610 AD in Srirangapatna, elephants today have become an integral part of Dasara celebration in Mysuru. The elephants are specially trained at Veeranahosalli, […]
History of Mysore Dasara
Mysore Dasara is the Nada habba or state festival of Karnataka. Often called Navaratri, it is a 10-day festival with the last day being Vijayadashami. According to a legend, Vijayadashami denotes the victory of truth over evil. For, it was the day the Hindu Goddess Chamundeshwari killed the demon Mahishasura. Mahishasurana Ooru and Dasara Mahishasura […]
Dasara Doll Festival – Significance and History
Navaratri is a major festival of the Hindus that is celebrated in various styles all over the country every year. Different states of the country have different names and customs for celebrating this festival. In the southern part of India the festival of Navaratri is celebrated with a very interesting and unique tradition called Bombe […]
Dasara Dolls: Where to buy and how to Design Doll Arrangement?
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. The city Mysore is well known around the globe for its Dasara celebration. During Dasara the Mysore palace […]
The Mysore Dasara Parade
On Vijayadashami day, the Jamboo Savari – the Mysore Dasara Parade – is held on the streets of Mysore city. The original name of this procession was Jumbi Savari or going to the Banni (Shami) tree. The Legend According to the Mahabharata, the banni tree was used by the Pandavas to hide their weapons during […]
Dasara Across India
Dasara, also known as Vijayadasami, Dussehra, Navratri or Durgotsav, is one of the most important Hindu festivals celebrated in various forms, across India. The term Dussehra is derived from the Sanskrit Dasha-hara literally meaning “removal of ten”, referring to Lord Rama’s victory over the ten-headed asura king Ravana. Other readings state that Dasha-hara means “remover […]
