Mysore Dasara 2026 Events List & Programs List
Mysuru Dasara 2026 Programs & Event List
11 October 2026 – 21 October 2026
Mysuru Dasara 2026 features cultural programmes, sporting events, heritage activities, agricultural exhibitions, poetry gatherings, illumination, drone shows and the grand Jumboo Savari.
Day 01 – Sunday, 11 October 2026
Time | Programme / Event | Venue |
9:00 AM | Dasara CM Cup 2026 – Sports, Day 1 of 4 | Chamundi Vihar & University Stadia |
11:00 AM | Aahara Mela – Opening; continues till 25 October | Maharaja's College Ground |
11:30 AM | Dasara Fruit & Flower Show 2026 – Inauguration; theme: “Prajaprabhutvada Habba” | Kuppanna Park (Nishad Bagh) |
11:50 AM | Inauguration of Mysuru Dasara 2026 – Chamundeshwari Puja (11:50 AM–12:13 PM) | Chamundeshwari Temple, Chamundi Hill |
12:30 PM | Pushpa Mela & Sasya Thota Bheti 2026 – Flower Fair & Nursery Visit | Lingambudhi Botanical Garden |
4:00 PM | Lalithakale & Karakushala Kale – Inauguration; State-level Art Competition & Exhibition | CAVA, Siddarthanagar |
5:00 PM | Cultural Programmes – Inaugural Evening | Amba Vilas Palace Stage |
6:30 PM | Dasara Illumination (Deepalankara) – Inauguration | Sayyaji Rao Road, near K.R. Hospital Circle |
7:00 PM | Palace Illumination – First Evening | Amba Vilas Palace |
Day 02 – Monday, 12 October 2026
Time | Programme / Event | Venue |
9:00 AM | Dasara CM Cup 2026 – Sports, Day 2 of 4 | Chamundi Vihar & University Stadia |
2:00 PM | Animation Film Show – Lalithakale & Karakushala Kale | CAVA, Siddarthanagar |
5:00 PM | Cultural Programmes – Lalithakale & Karakushala Kale | CAVA, Siddarthanagar |
7:00 PM | Palace Illumination | Amba Vilas Palace |
Day 03 – Tuesday, 13 October 2026
Time | Programme / Event | Venue |
6:30 AM | Mahila & Makkala Dasara – Rangoli Chittara Competition | In front of Amba Vilas Palace |
9:00 AM | Dasara CM Cup 2026 – Sports, Day 3 of 4 | Chamundi Vihar & University Stadia |
9:00 AM | Yoga Dasara 2026 – Inauguration & Dance-Drama | Alumni Association Hall, Manasagangotri |
10:00 AM | Mahila & Makkala Dasara – Inauguration, Folk & Cultural Programmes, SHG Stalls | J.K. Grounds |
10:00 AM | Dasara Kavigoshti 2026 – Inauguration | B.M. Sri Auditorium, Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies |
11:00 AM | Hasya / Chutuku Kavigoshti – Humour & Short Verse | B.M. Sri Auditorium |
11:00 AM | On-the-spot Drawing & Clay-art Competitions | CAVA, Siddarthanagar |
2:00 PM | Animation Film Show | CAVA, Siddarthanagar |
5:00 PM | Cultural Programmes | CAVA, Siddarthanagar |
7:00 PM | Palace Illumination | Amba Vilas Palace |
Day 04 – Wednesday, 14 October 2026
Time | Programme / Event | Venue |
9:00 AM | Dasara CM Cup 2026 – Sports, Day 4 of 4 | Chamundi Vihar & University Stadia |
10:30 AM | Mahila & Makkala Dasara – Mother & Child Fashion Show, Folk Dances & Ragi-Mudde Contest | J.K. Grounds |
10:30 AM | Yuva Kavigoshti – Young Poets | B.M. Sri Auditorium, Manasagangotri |
11:00 AM | Makkala Dasara – Competitions, Drama, Folk Games & Cultural Programmes | Karnataka Kala Mandira |
2:00 PM | Animation Film Show | CAVA, Siddarthanagar |
4:00 PM | Lalithakale & Karakushala Kale – Prize Distribution | CAVA, Siddarthanagar |
5:00 PM | Cultural Programmes | CAVA, Siddarthanagar |
7:00 PM | Palace Illumination | Amba Vilas Palace |
Day 05 – Thursday, 15 October 2026
Time | Programme / Event | Venue |
7:00 AM | Heritage Dasara – Heritage Walk | Town Hall (Rangacharlu Memorial Hall) Premises |
10:30 AM | Chiguru Kavigoshti – Children's Poetry | B.M. Sri Auditorium, Manasagangotri |
10:30 AM | Women's Cultural Walkathon – “Karnataka's Glory”, Special Children’s Programmes & Comedy Show | Kote Anjaneya Temple → J.K. Grounds |
11:00 AM | Makkala Dasara – Competitions, Drama, Folk Games & Cultural Programmes, Day 2 | Karnataka Kala Mandira |
7:00 PM | Palace Illumination | Amba Vilas Palace |
Day 06 – Friday, 16 October 2026
Time | Programme / Event | Venue |
7:00 AM | Heritage Dasara – Heritage Cycle Ride | Town Hall (Rangacharlu Memorial Hall) Premises |
9:30 AM | Raitha Dasara – Bullock Cart & Farm Machinery Procession; Inauguration | Kote Anjaneya Temple → J.K. Grounds |
10:30 AM | Janapada Kavyagoshti – Folk Poetry | B.M. Sri Auditorium, Manasagangotri |
10:30 AM | Mahila & Makkala Dasara – Senior Citizens & Transgender Programmes; Valedictory & Prizes | J.K. Grounds |
11:00 AM | Raitha Dasara – Agricultural Exhibition Inauguration | J.K. Grounds |
11:15 AM | Raitha Dasara – Stage Programme & Felicitation of Progressive Farmers | Alumni Association Hall, Manasagangotri |
7:00 PM | Palace Illumination | Amba Vilas Palace |
Day 07 – Saturday, 17 October 2026
Time | Programme / Event | Venue |
6:30 AM | Raitha Dasara – State-level Milk-Yielding Competition | J.K. Grounds |
7:00 AM | Heritage Dasara – Heritage Tonga Ride for Couples in Traditional Attire | Town Hall Premises |
8:00 AM | Yoga Dasara – State-level Yogasana Competition | Kalinga Rao Hall, Karnataka Exhibition Authority |
10:30 AM | Pradhana Kavigoshti – Main Poets’ Meet | B.M. Sri Auditorium, Manasagangotri |
6:30 PM | Raitha Dasara – Prize Distribution & Milk-Yielding Competition | J.K. Grounds |
7:00 PM | Palace Illumination | Amba Vilas Palace |
8:00 PM | Drone Show – Inauguration & First Display | Panjina Kavayathu Ground, Bannimantap |
Day 08 – Sunday, 18 October 2026
Time | Programme / Event | Venue |
6:00 AM | Rural Yoga Dasara | Government Boys PU College Ground, Nanjangud |
9:00 AM | Kambala – Day 1 | Kambala Track near VTU College |
10:00 AM | Raitha Dasara – Pet Animals Show | J.K. Grounds |
10:00 AM | Kalajathre – Exhibition & Sale of Works by CAVA Alumni | CAVA, Siddarthanagar |
5:30 PM | Raitha Dasara – Prize Distribution & Pet Animals Show | J.K. Grounds |
7:00 PM | Palace Illumination | Amba Vilas Palace |
8:00 PM | Drone Show | Panjina Kavayathu Ground, Bannimantap |
Day 09 – Monday, 19 October 2026
Time | Programme / Event | Venue |
8:00 AM | Yoga Charana | Chamundi Hill Steps & Temple Premises |
9:00 AM | Kambala – Day 2 | Kambala Track near VTU College |
7:00 PM | Palace Illumination | Amba Vilas Palace |
Day 10 – Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Time | Programme / Event | Venue |
9:00 AM | Mahanavami – Ayudha Puja, Gaja-Ashva Puja, Hayagriva Puja & Amaladevata Puja | Amba Vilas Palace |
7:00 PM | Panjina Kavayathu (Torchlight Parade) – First Evening | Bannimantap Ground |
7:00 PM | Palace Illumination | Amba Vilas Palace |
8:00 PM | Drone Show | Bannimantap |
Day 11 – Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Time | Programme / Event | Venue |
1:36 PM | Nandi Dhwaja Puja by the Hon'ble Chief Minister (1:36–1:56 PM) | Amba Vilas Palace |
4:10 PM | Pushparchane to Goddess Chamundeshwari in the Golden Howdah (4:10–4:35 PM) | Amba Vilas Palace |
4:35 PM | JUMBOO SAVARI – Grand Procession Begins | Amba Vilas Palace → Bannimantap |
7:00 PM | Panjina Kavayathu (Torchlight Parade) – Closing Act | Bannimantap Ground |
7:00 PM | Palace Illumination – Continues Till Midnight | Amba Vilas Palace |
8:00 PM | Drone Show | Panjina Kavayathu Ground, Bannimantap |
Major Attractions of Mysuru Dasara 2026
Mysuru Dasara inauguration and Chamundeshwari Puja
Dasara CM Cup 2026
Aahara Mela
Fruit & Flower Show
Pushpa Mela and Botanical Garden activities
Lalithakale & Karakushala Kale
Mahila & Makkala Dasara
Yoga Dasara
Heritage Dasara
Raitha Dasara
Makkala Dasara
Dasara Kavigoshti and other poetry programmes
Kambala
Kalajathre
Palace illumination
Drone shows
Mahanavami celebrations
Panjina Kavayathu (Torchlight Parade)
Grand Jumboo Savari
Important Dates
Dasara Festival: 11 October – 21 October 2026
Jumboo Savari: 21 October 2026
Jumboo Savari Route: Amba Vilas Palace to Bannimantap
Palace Illumination: During the Dasara festival; continues till midnight on 21 October
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