Elephant Prashanth To Carry The Golden Howdah During Jamboo Savari
One of the major attractions of the Mysuru Dasara is the Jamboo Savari. This year, it will be held on Wednesday, Oct 21. Find
Mysore Dasara
Mysore Dasara is the Nada Habba (state festival) of Karnataka, celebrated in Mysuru (Mysore) over ten days of Navaratri and closing on Vijayadashami with the Jamboo Savari, the elephant procession from Mysore Palace to Bannimantap. This page brings together all our Mysore Dasara coverage: festival guides, the elephants and their stories, and the latest news from Mysuru.
Start with our complete guide to Mysore Dasara and the Mysore Dasara dates and events. For the procession itself, see the Jamboo Savari route, timings and torchlight parade. You can also read about the Mysore Ambari (golden howdah) and meet the elephants of Mysore Dasara, including the story of Arjuna, the howdah hero.
Arjuna Elephant: The Life and Legacy of Mysore Dasara’s Howdah Hero
The Arjuna elephant carried the golden howdah through the streets of Mysuru (Mysore) at eight Dasaras in a row, from 2012 to 2019, at
Mysore Ambari: The Golden Howdah of Mysore Dasara and the Elephants That Carry It
The Mysore Ambari is the golden howdah that carries the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari through the streets of Mysuru (Mysore) on Vijayadashami, the last
Mysore Dasara Parade: Jamboo Savari Route, Timings and Torchlight Parade
The Mysore Dasara Parade is held on the streets of Mysore city. Read on to know more about the legend behind Mysore Dasara Parade or Dasara procession.
Elephants of Mysore Dasara 2026: Meet the 12-Strong Jamboo Savari Squad
Key Takeaways The 2026 squad of the elephants of Mysore Dasara has 12 elephants, eight tuskers and four females, from six Forest Department camps.
Mysore Dasara Dates 2026: Day-by-Day Schedule, Jamboo Savari and Tickets
The Mysore Dasara dates for 2026 are Sunday, 11 October to Wednesday, 21 October, with the Jamboo Savari elephant procession on Vijayadashami, 21 October.
Festivals of Karnataka: A Month-by-Month Guide to the State’s Celebrations
The festivals of Karnataka fill the whole year, from Ugadi, the Kannada New Year, in spring to the elephant procession of Mysuru (Mysore) Dasara
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.
Dasara Doll Festival – Significance and History
Navaratri is a major Hindu festival celebrated differently across India, with each state following its own names and customs. In southern India, one of
Mysore Dasara: History, Traditions and Complete Festival Guide
Mysore Dasara is the Nada Habba, or state festival, of Karnataka: ten days of worship, pageantry and public celebration in Mysuru (Mysore) that end