Mysore Dasara is the state festival of Karnataka

Mysore Dasara is the state festival of Karnataka and is celebrated on a grand scale. It is celebrated in the month of September or October. The festival is celebrated for ten days with the last day being 'Vijayadashami', which is the most auspicious day of the festival. As per legend, the last day symbolizes victory of good over evil, as it was the day when Goddess Chamundeshwari killed the demon Mahishasura. The Mysore city has a very old tradition of celebrating the Dasara festival; recently in 2010 it completed its 400th anniversary.

The Mysore Dasara celebrations were first started in 15th Century by the Vijayanagar Kings. After their Kingdom fell, the Wodeyar's of Mysore, Raja Wodeyar I continued the Dasara in the year 1610. During the Mysore Dasara, various events take place at various locations like auditoriums, Mysore Palace, exhibition grounds, etc. These events attract a large number of audience both Indian and foreigners.

 Mysore, nyustude: Mysore Palace as part of celebrations of Navaratri Puja on Monday held a weapon. Yaduvir prince Chamaraja krsnadatta odeyaru continued the rituals. Jambu major events will be held on Tuesday, riding the royal town. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah .. pusparcana with the statue of the Goddess Chamundi, set ambarilo arjunapai gajaraju jambu starts riding. After the presentation of the Governor vajubhayi Wala start torch. Adventure Dussehra festival performances in 2016 put an end to the police.