Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy attended the Mysore Dasara celebrations in Karnataka and witnessed the traditional Jamboo Savari procession outside Mysore Palace.
During the procession, the Chief Minister paid his respects to the ceremonial idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari. The idol occupied a golden howdah mounted on a richly decorated elephant.
The Jamboo Savari formed the centrepiece of the Mysore Dasara celebrations, drawing participants from various cultural and artistic traditions. Folk artists, musicians and dance troupes took part in the procession. Moreover, several cultural performances showcased Karnataka’s traditional art forms and Kannada heritage.
Revanth Reddy offers prayers during Mysore Dasara celebrations
Before attending the festivities outside Mysore Palace, Revanth Reddy visited the Chamundeshwari Temple, a major place of worship for Mysore residents. He offered prayers to Goddess Chamundeshwari and performed special rituals at the temple.
Revanth Reddy attended the celebrations following an invitation attributed in the source to D.K. Shivakumar, whom it identified as Karnataka’s Chief Minister. He also watched the festivities alongside several Indian and international dignitaries. The source identified V.D. Satheesan as another attendee, describing him as Kerala’s Chief Minister.
Karnataka celebrated Dasara as its Nada Habba, or state festival. The celebrations reflected Indian cultural traditions, religious devotion, performing arts and historical heritage.
The procession featured traditional music, folk performances and dance presentations representing Karnataka’s cultural identity. The celebrations outside Mysore Palace also highlighted the state’s longstanding association with the Dasara festival and its ceremonial traditions.