When is Mysore Dasara?
In different parts of India where Dussehra is commended for one day, Mysore Dasara happens over the entire Navaratri celebration.
In 2018, Mysore Dasara gets in progress on October 10 and finishes up on October 19.
The celebration is celebrated in an extremely awesome way with a lot of exhibitions outlining the rich culture and tradition of the state arranged in the great Durbar Hall of the Maharaja’s Palace.
History and Rituals behind the Celebration of Mysore Dussehra Festival
This radiant celebration is praised in Karnataka for over 400 years. The first festival was begun by the Vijayanagar Kings in the fifteenth century.
As indicated by the legends, in the ancient times, the city of Mysore was taken over by the Mahishasura, a wild bull headed evil spirit lord. In his kingdom, he rebuffed the general population who revered the Gods.
The Gods, at that point looked for the assistance of the Goddess Parvati, who manifested in earth as Chamundeshwari Devi. She battled an extremely severe fight with the evil presence and at last, slew him over the Chamundi Hill arranged close to the city.
Subsequent to killing Mahishasura, the Goddess chose to remain on the hill. Hence, the hill and city are known as Chamundi Hill and Mysore individually. The multi daylong celebration is held in the respect of the Goddess Chamundeshwari.