Mysuru Dasara 2022: See pictures from the colourful festivities

Curtains came down on the 10-day-long renowned Dasara celebrations in the palace city of Mysuru on Wednesday with a spectacular procession marking the grand finale. The 'Nada Habba' (state festival), the Dasara or 'Sharan Navaratri' festivities to depict Karnataka's rich culture and traditions was a grand affair this year. It was coupled with reminiscence of royal pomp and glory after being devoid of fanfare for the last two years in view of the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Curtains came down on the 10-day-long renowned Dasara celebrations in Mysuru palace with a spectacular procession marking the grand finale. Credit: DH Photo/Anup Ragh T

The 'Nada Habba' (state festival) to depict Karnataka's rich culture and traditions was celebrated in a grand manner this year. It was coupled with reminiscence of royal pomp and glory, after being devoid of fanfare for the last two years in view of the Covid-19 pandemic. Credit: DH Photo/Anup Ragh T

Thousands of people witnessed the 'Jamboo Savari', a march of a dozen caparisoned elephants led by 'Abhimanyu' carrying the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari, the presiding deity of Mysuru royals on a 750 kg howdah or

The grand procession began with Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai offering puja to the ‘Nandi Dhwaja’ (Nandi Flag) from the imposing Amba Vilas Palace premises, at the auspicious Makara Lagna between 2.36 pm to 2.50 pm. Credit: DH Photo/Anup Ragh T

The procession also consisted of a number of artists and cultural groups and 47 tableaux from various districts, depicting the regional culture heritage. Credit: DH Photo

Tableaux from various government departments depicting various schemes or programmes and social messages were also part of the procession. Credit: DH Photo

After offering pooja to Nandi Dhwaja, Bommai greeted the people on the occasion of Vijayadashami, and said he has prayed to the goddess for the prosperity of the state and welfare of its people. Credit: DH Photo

While the tradition of the Dasara procession continues to this day, kings no longer sit on howdah. Instead, the idol of the presiding deity of the Mysuru city, Goddess Chamundeshwari, is now taken in the howdah during procession. Credit: DH Photo

Mysuru royal family scion Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar ahead of the Banni Puja in Mysuru. Credit: DH Photo