Daijiworld Media Network – Mysuru

Mysuru, Oct 2: The 10-day Mysuru Dasara celebrations concluded in spectacular fashion on Vijayadashami, Thursday, with the grand Jamboo Savari procession and a dazzling torchlight parade, drawing lacs of spectators and reaffirming the festival's reputation as Karnataka’s most iconic cultural event.

At the heart of the celebrations was 59-year-old Abhimanyu, who carried the 750-kg golden howdah with the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari, flanked by elephants Kaveri and Roopa. Abhimanyu’s stately march on Raja Marga captivated onlookers, many of whom had arrived early morning to secure viewing spots.

The procession began at 1.20 pm with chief minister Siddaramaiah performing the traditional Nandi Dhwaja puja at the palace’s Balarama Gate. Later, during the

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