Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday participated in the Mysuru Dasara celebrations in Karnataka at the invitation of his Karnataka counterpart, DK Shivakumar.Before attending the festivities, Revanth offered prayers to Goddess Chamundeshwari, the presiding deity revered by the people of the region. He also performed special rituals at the Chamundeshwari temple.Revanth later witnessed the spectacular ‘Jamboo Savari’, the main attraction of the Mysuru Dasara festival where Goddess Chamundeshwari’s idol was carried atop a caparisoned elephant, held in front of the historic Mysuru Palace.The Vijayadashami procession featured folk artists, musical troupes, dance groups and several cultural performances, showcasing the richness and diversity of Karnataka’s cultural heritage. Known locally as Jamboo Savari, the multi-kilometre procession began in the courtyard of Mysuru Palace and proceeded towards the Bannimantap grounds.Revanth also attended the Mysuru Dasara torchlight parade at the Bannimantap parade grounds in the evening. The event attracted thousands of spectators, who witnessed military drills, laser shows, equestrian stunts and synchronised torchlight formations as part of the Vijayadashami celebrations.Celebrated as ‘Nada Habba’, or Karnataka’s state festival, Mysuru Dasara represents the state’s traditions, devotion, artistic excellence and historical legacy. The annual festivities attract visitors from across India and overseas, making the festival one of the country’s prominent cultural events.Earlier in the day, the chief minister, accompanied by his wife and grandson, travelled to Mysuru by a chartered flight from Begumpet airport.After returning from Mysuru, Revanth is scheduled to visit his assembly constituency, Kodangal, on Thursday, where he would interact with locals as part of the Dasara celebrations.
