Mysore Palace, Bannimantap and major festival venues across Mysuru, Mysuru, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
Mysuru Dasara is a grand ten-day celebration featuring the illuminated Mysore Palace, decorated elephants, cultural performances and the spectacular Jamboo Savari procession, offering strong opportunities for documentary, street and festival photography.
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2026 edition
2026 edition: 11 October 2026 – 21 October 2026
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Festival overview
The festival brings together royal traditions, public celebrations, cultural performances, decorated elephants, illuminated architecture and large crowds across Mysuru. The Jamboo Savari and palace illumination are major photographic highlights.
Photography guide
The festival brings together royal traditions, public celebrations, cultural performances, decorated elephants, illuminated architecture and large crowds across Mysuru. The Jamboo Savari and palace illumination are major photographic highlights.
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