International Booker Prize – 2025 winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Dasara between 10.10 am and 10.40 am atop Chamundi Hill

Mysore/Mysuru : Mysuru, the ‘Cultural Capital of Karnataka,’ is decked up for the inauguration of the 415th Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara tomorrow (Sept. 22) atop Chamundi Hill, with final touches being given to preparations this morning.

The tradition dates back to 1610 AD, when Raja Wadiyar began celebrating Dasara in Srirangapatna.

Amidst heated debates over the State Government’s choice of inaugurator, International Booker Prize winner BanuMushtaq will formally launch this year’s Navaratri festivities.

She will offer floral tributes to the Utsava Murti of Goddess Chamundeshwari during the auspicious Vrischika Lagna, between 10.10 am and 10.40 am, on a specially

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