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 […]
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 […]
Chamundi Hills – Of Scenic Beauty and Lore
Chamundi hills, is a must visit when in Mysore, Goddess Chamundeshwari temple, Nandi, Mahishasura statue are the important deities on the hill.
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 […]
2019 Mysore Dasara Tour Packages -Top 6 Tours
Take a special Mysore Dasara tour package and enjoy the festivity. From cycle tours to helicopters tours there is every kind of Mysore Dasara tour packages.
Mysore Dasara Gold Card – How to Get One for 2018 Mysore Dasara
A Gold card is usually sold during Mysore Dasara. This gives you access to all important events during dasara and you can avoid all those long queues. It has been reasonably accepted by the tourists.
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 […]
History of Mysore Dasara – The A to Z
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 Mysore Dasara […]
Mysore Dasara Walking Tour
Are you planning to visit Mysore during Dasara? Take a walk through the heritage site. Read on to know more about Mysore Dasara walking tour.