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Mysore Dasara is the state festival of Karnataka and is organized every year in Mysore. Mysore is well known for the festivities that take place during the period of Dasara. Numerous cultural events and functions are organized during ten days of Dasara festivities.
On the ninth day of Dasara, which is popularly known as Mahanavami, the royal sword is worshipped and is taken on a procession of decorated elephants, camels and horses. The ritual is similar to Ayudha Puja which is held on Navami Tithi during Navratri.
On the tenth day, known as Vijayadashami, the traditional Dasara procession is held on the streets of Mysore. An image of the Goddess Chamundeshwari is placed on a golden howdah on the back of a decorated elephant and taken on a procession, accompanied by tableaux, dance groups, music bands, decorated elephants, horses and camels. The five kilometers long procession starts from Mysore Palace and culminates at a place called Bannimantapa, where the Banni tree is worshipped. The grand and famous elephant parade is locally known as Jumbo Savari.
The Dasara festivities culminate on the night of Vijayadashami with a torchlight parade, locally known as Panjina Kavayatthu.
traditional Dasara procession day
The ninth day of Dasara festivities is known as Mahanavami. On the occasion of Mahanavami, a royal sword is worshipped and then carried in a grand procession accompanied by elaborately decorated elephants, camels, and horses. This festival is similar to the Ayudha Puja performed on the Navami Tithi during Navaratri.
On the day of Vijayadashami, Lord Shri Rama killed Demon Ravana and Goddess Durga killed the buffalo demon Mahishasura. Therefore, this day is celebrated as the victory of Dharma over Adharma. On the occasion of Vijayadashami, rituals like Shami Puja, Aparajita Puja, Simollanghana etc. are performed.
Vijayadashami according to Bengal rule is listed here. It appears that, in Bengal, the observance of Vijayadashami is determined solely by the Dashami Tithi rather than the Vijaya Muhurta. Therefore, Vijayadashami is sometimes celebrated in West Bengal one day later than in other Indian states.
Since ancient times, Ayudha Puja is performed on the occasion of Mahanavami of Maha Navratri. According to religious beliefs, on this day Goddess Durga defeated the demon Mahishasura after a fierce nine-day war. In South India, this festival is also celebrated as Saraswati Puja.
A complete Dashain calendar is given including important festivals such as Ghatasthapana, Phulpati, Vijay Dashami, and Kojagrat Purnima. Dashain is a popular Nepali religious festival that is celebrated for fifteen days. It is the longest and most important festival in the Nepali calendar.
