Gold coins released

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.

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.

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.

District incharge Minister S A Ramdas released gold and silver coins for sale for those who want to preserve them as Dasara memorabilia.