Rituals, illumination & procession

Dasara Programmes

The ceremonial programmes of Sharannavaratri, the palace illumination, the Jumboo Savari and the Panjina Kavayathu.

11 October 2026

Prathama · Shailaputri

Morning

  • 11:50

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    Ritual

    Inauguration of Mysuru Dasara 2026 — Chamundeshwari puja (11:50 AM – 12:13 PM, Dhanur lagna)

    Chamundeshwari Temple, Chamundi Hill

Evening

  • 18:30

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    Illumination

    Inauguration of the Dasara illumination (Deepalankara) by the Minister for Energy

    Sayyaji Rao Road, near K.R. Hospital Circle

  • 19:00

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    Illumination

    Palace illumination — first evening of 2026

    Amba Vilas Palace

All times are Indian Standard Time (IST).