Mysuru, Oct 9 (UNI) Celebrating the triumph of good over evil, the national festival Dasara evokes different images across the country while in the cultural capital of Karnataka, the famous Dasara with its images of caparisoned elephants and the illuminated Palace and cultural programmes with a fusion of classical, modern, captures the imagination of the people which would commencing here from October 10.
Retaining its traditional roots while adopting to modern requirements, Mysore Dasara is truly a 'living heritage', depicting both continuity and change without compromising on the religious aspects. The Karnataka government had decided to celebrate the ten-day festival in an traditional manner due to natural calamity in Kodagu district during the South West monsoon.
Along with tradition, the festivities have additional features. Dasara for Farmers (Raithara Dasara), Dasara for Women. Mane Mane Dasara and Children will be juxtaposed with the cultural outfits from across the State, with emphasis on north Karnataka which was never accorded the importance due to it. The Gramena (Rural) Dasara was also organised all over the district every day in taluk headquarters with various programmes including cultural events.