The district administration in Mandya is all set to host the Srirangapatana Dasara from October 16 to 18.
The famed Mysuru Dasara began at Srirangapatana in 1610 CE when Raja Wadiyar ascended the throne and wanted Navaratri celebrations to be held on a grand scale in continuation of the traditions established by the rulers of Vijayanagar. But the capital of the erstwhile Mysore Kingdom shifted from Srirangapatana to Mysuru after the 1799 Anglo-Mysore war and thus Dasara celebrations also bid adieu to the riverine island.
The preparations for the festival was reviewed by the local MLA A.B. Ramesh Bandisiddegowda, and Srirangapatana Dasara will have Mahila Dasara, Kavi Goshti, and participation by various cultural and folk troupes. There will also be a health camp on October 17 and the finale will be a procession on October 18.
