Mysore is brimming with Dasara festivities. It is a cultural extravaganza in the evenings, a dozen-plus places hosting one cultural event or the other to suit different age groups, while the mornings are for sightseeing by flowing visitors from the neighbouring states. | |
| The chief attraction is Maharaja's palace, in front of which are arranged classical music concerts of reputed Karnatak and Hindustani musicians. |
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| If it is rap and pop by Usha Uthup for the young at the Yuva Dasara, it is the scintillating classical music by renowned musicians like Kunnakudi Vaidhyanathan at the Palace grounds. Krishna Gana Sabha and Rajendra Bhavan are the two new additions to last year's half a dozen venues for cultural events. |
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| For sports enthusiasts, some 17 events are on at the Chamundi Vihar Stadium. Around 2,300 sportspersons are vying for honours in these events, including adventure sports and karate. |
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| The Devaraj Urs multi-purpose stadium is drawing wrestling enthusiasts in large numbers. |
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| While the restaurants' business is down, the stall owners at the food festival at the public office grounds, near southern entrance of the palace, is doing brisk business. |
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| The young and the old are exhibiting poetic talents at the poets' meet at the Kala Mandir, laughter sessions and limerics are popular. For lovers of old Kannada and award-winning foreign films, 10 cinema houses are screening shows in the morning. |
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| Those who want to know the history of some of the famous structures of Mysore, it is "heritage walk" in the mornings arranged by the Department of Archaeology. One can also have a glimpse of the traditional Dasara doll shows. Painting shows and animal shows are also in progress at a couple of places. |
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| The Dasara exhibition as happens every year is yet to get its finishing touches at the sprawling Doddakere Maidan. |
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| The illumination has been arranged by the Chamundeswari Electricity Supply Corporation at a cost of Rs 61.5 lakh. The road from the Chamaraja Wodeyar Circle to the Fountain Circle, the route of the Dasara procession, is fully lit up. |
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| So also are the Ashoka Road, the old Dasara route, and the road leading from the Hardinge Circle to the Teresian College. |
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