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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
R. Krishna Kumar

Mysuru Dasara, a blend of history, culture, and tradition

A slice of the royal orient will unfold to a sea of humanity as Mysuru Dasara, to be held from October 15 to 24,  will display the rich heritage of Karnataka with its seamless blend of history, culture, and tradition.

A custom that spans centuries and extends to the days of the Vijayanagar empire whose reign spanned nearly 300 years from the 14th to the mid-17th centuries, the mantle was inherited by the Wadiyars of Mysuru who carried forward the cultural practices.

Passed on to Wadiyars

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