<p>Ra Sathyanarayana, the city’s own vocalist and a follower of Thyagaraja tradition, was honoured with the ‘Rajya Sangeeta Vidwan’ title. At the Ahara Mela held at the CADA grounds, an eating competition was held.<br /><br />Dirt track racing near Lalitha Mahal Palace enthralled hundreds gathered. Brisk rehearsals were conducted for main events such as the jamboo savari and the torchlight parade. <br /><br />The scion of the Mysore royal family, Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar, hosted a tea party for Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda and his family, besides some representatives of the government. <br /><br />District incharge Minister S A Ramdas released gold and silver coins for sale for those who want to preserve them as Dasara memorabilia.</p>
<p>Ra Sathyanarayana, the city’s own vocalist and a follower of Thyagaraja tradition, was honoured with the ‘Rajya Sangeeta Vidwan’ title. At the Ahara Mela held at the CADA grounds, an eating competition was held.<br /><br />Dirt track racing near Lalitha Mahal Palace enthralled hundreds gathered. Brisk rehearsals were conducted for main events such as the jamboo savari and the torchlight parade. <br /><br />The scion of the Mysore royal family, Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar, hosted a tea party for Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda and his family, besides some representatives of the government. <br /><br />District incharge Minister S A Ramdas released gold and silver coins for sale for those who want to preserve them as Dasara memorabilia.</p>
