Mysore Dasara 2014

The 2014 Mysore Dasara is celebrated from 25 Sept to 4 Oct. Mysore Dasara has a rich history of more than 400 years. It is the State festival of Karnataka. The 10 day festival is during the Navaratri season. There will be daily program in the evening. The Dasara procession will takes place at noon on 4th October and is the major event attraction. It is led by caparisoned elephants carrying an idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari, seated in a golden Howdah (elephant seat).

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The Mysore Palace (Amba Vilas) will be open to visitors from

Sep 26th to 30th : 10 am to 5 pm
Oct 1st : 12 pm to 5 pm
Oct 2nd : 10 am to 5 pm

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During the festival, the Mysore palace will be lighted from 7 to 9 pm.

Palace Entry ticket : The Gold card entry ticket is available at DC Office at Rs 7500. Gold card holders will get seating facility, entry to all Dasara events. Regular tickets are also available.

It’s wonderful Video and I love such kind of tourist destination and places where festive are fulfill with local tradition and culture.