Festivals and Events in Mysore

Mysore is living testimonial of the grandeur of the kingdoms of South India. Mysore is a city full of tradition, customs and festivals. It is a quaint little city mesmerizes and captivates everyone. Mysore had been the capital city of the Wodeyars. The city has always enchanted its admirers with its, rich heritage, grand palaces, sacred temples and the splendid Festivals and Events in Mysore hold an important and holy place in the lives of the people. The Festivals and Events in Mysore are all celebrated with such opulence that a visitor is left in awe.

The main Festivals and Events in Mysore is the Dasara festival, Mysore which is also known as 'Nadahabba', because of the Royal Family's initiation to celebrate as a state festival. The festival is a continuous 10 day celebration and which ends on Vijayadashami Dasara Day. The first six days of the Dasara Festival are celebrated in the honor of goddess Saraswati. Eight day goddess Durga is worshipped and ninth day is dedicated to Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. On tenth day a grand procession leads from Mysore Palace and finishes up at Bannimantap.

The other significant Festivals and Events in Mysore is the Yugadi Festival, Mysore. It is the celebration of the Kannadiga New Year day of Yugadi. The day falls on the second half of March or early April and is celebrated all over Karnataka with devotion and joy. On this day the dinner is particularly prepared and it begins with jaggery and neem leaves. This symbolizes that life is nothing but a bunch of joys and sorrows together.

Apart from the above the other Festivals and Events in Mysore is the Vairamudi Festival, Mysore. The famed Vairamudi named after the "diamond crown" festival is held on sixth day of Brahmotsava of Lord Cheluvarayaswamy.