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Here Is Why You Must Experience The Mysuru Dasara

Enjoy a bevy of dance and music performances, melas, pujas, and processions during Dasara, Mysuru's royal festival

The lit-up Mysore Palace during Dasara Photo: Arian Zwegers/Flickr Commons
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Dasara (as Dussehra is known) in Mysuru is an example of the multicultural ethos of India. The festival is very different from the northern Dussehra; it has nothing at all to do with Rama, his story or his triumph over Ravana. In Mysuru (formerly known as Mysore), the 10th day after Navratri, is dedicated to Goddess Chamundeswari and her victory over the demon Mahishasura.