The countdown for the Mysuru Dasara to be held from September 26 to October 5 has begun with the finalisation of the line-up of artistes and events to regale the audience.
In all, 290 cultural programmes will be held during Dasara this year at 8 venues — Amba Vilas Palace, Jaganmohan Palace, Kalamandira, Ganabharathi, Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha, Kirurangamandira, Chikkagadiyara and Town Hall.
Zilla Panchayat CEO B.R. Poornima said, “Opportunity has been given to local talent and artistes to perform in as many as 25% of the programmes.”