11-day Mysuru Dasara this year to give cultural tribute to Gandhi on his Jayanti

This year's Mysuru Dasara, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, will honour Mahatma Gandhi's values, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said.

Published on: Jun 29, 2025, 09:21:43 IST

By Yamini C S, Bengaluru

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With this year’s Mysuru Dasara concluding on October 2 - the same day as Gandhi Jayanti - Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has asked that the festival pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi’s values. Speaking after a key planning meeting at Vidhana Soudha on Saturday, he stressed that the festivities should meaningfully blend cultural heritage with Gandhian principles, news agency PTI reported.

The grand Jumboo Savari at the Mysuru Dasara celebrations. (Shreyas Devanoor)

“This year Dasara is falling on Gandhi Jayanti on October 2. So I have instructed officials that Dasara should be celebrated in a manner that makes Gandhi Jayanti meaningful,” Siddaramaiah said, calling on officials to design the tableaux not only to showcase government welfare programmes but also embody Gandhi’s message of truth, peace, and service.

This years Dasara celebrations will begin on September 22 and culminate with the Jamboo Savari on October 2, making it an 11-day event instead of the usual 10, the CM said. The 2025 edition of Mysuru Dasara should maintain its historical and cultural dignity without slipping into extravagance, he added.

While ₹40 crore had been earmarked for last year's Dasara, Siddaramaiah assured that sufficient funding will be allocated again to ensure the event lives up to its reputation. He urged all departments to curate exhibitions and installations that resonate with citizens, highlighting public welfare schemes, guarantee programmes, and the broader vision of inclusive governance.

Anticipating over a million visitors, including international tourists, the Chief Minister issued clear instructions for robust crowd control and safety protocols. Police personnel, should engage with the public respectfully while maintaining law and order, he added.

In a move to avoid congestion during the Jamboo Savari procession, the number of seats in front of the iconic Mysore Palace will be trimmed. Siddaramaiah also directed officials to ensure smooth movement and prevent overcrowding across all venues during the festival.

(With inputs from PTI)

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Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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