Lights brighten up Dasara festivities amid Covid-19

Even as the coronavirus spreads, Dasara festivities have begun across India albeit under social distancing and other Covid-19 norms. Karnataka's iconic Mysuru Dasara celebrations have also begun as the palace and the city are illuminated with festive decorations. The festival season this year comes at a time of crisis but many communities have not let the gloom take over the celebrations.  

Illuminated Gokarnanatheshwara Temple ahead of the Dasara celebrations, in Mangaluru. Credit: PTI Photo

A roundabout illuminated ahead of Mysore Dasara Festival, in Mysuru. Credit: PTI Photo

In light of Dasara, Mysuru Palace and the surrounding areas decorated with lights as part of the iconic Mysuru Dasara celebrations. Credit: DH Photo

People celebrate Dasara festival in a Bengaluru home. Credit: DH Photo

Mangaluru's Kudroli Gokarnanatheshwara temple's decorations for the Dasara celebrations. Credit: DH Photo

Artists during Dasara festival celebrationsat Kudroli Gokarnanatheshwara temple in Mangaluru, Credit: PTI Photo