About Mysore Dasara
In Mysore Traditional Dasara procession in grand style is held on the streets on the tenth day, known as Vijayadashami. An idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari is placed on a golden howdah on the back of a caparisoned elephant, which is accompanied by dance groups, tableaux, music bands, decorated elephants, horses and camels. It is a five kilometer long procession that starts from Mysore Palace and concludes at a place called Bannimantapa, where the Banni tree is worshipped. The grand and most renowned elephant parade is also known as Jumbo Savari.
Note:Mysore Palace Is decorated with more than 97,000 Bulb Lights.
2026 Dasara dates for Mysore, Karnataka
Mysore Dasara – Day 1
Sunday 11th October 2026
Mysore Dasara – Day 2
Monday 12th October 2026
Mysore Dasara – Day 3
Tuesday 13th October 2026
Mysore Dasara – Day 4
Wednesday 14th October 2026
Mysore Dasara – Day 5
Thursday 15th October 2026
Mysore Dasara – Day 6
Friday 16th October 2026
Mysore Dasara – Day 7
Saturday 17th October 2026
Mysore Dasara – Day 8
Sunday 18th October 2026
Mysore Dasara – Day 9
Monday 19th October 2026
Mysore Dasara – Day 10
Tuesday 20th October 2026
Mysore Mahanavami
Mysore Dasara – Day 11
Wednesday 21st October 2026
Mysore Dasara, Vijayadashami Jumbo Savari, Dasara Procession Panjina Kavayatthu
