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Leaning on his 10-armed creation, Govind Nath is ready to breathe life into the Hindu goddess Durga, a beloved deity who will be revered by tens of thousands of worshippers during the Durga Puja festival.

Durga Puja celebrations have begun. Such a rich heritage and tradition beautifully unite every citizen of the country as a celebration. A symbol of the victory of good over evil, it pays tribute to Goddess Durga. The festival depicts how the Goddess gains victory over the demon king Mahishasura, where…

Police avert Mysurua face-off between BJP and Mahisha Dasara organisers. Prohibitory orders imposed, Chamundi Hills out of bounds. Mahisha Utsava held peacefully at Town Hall to reclaim history. Speakers argued Mahisha was Buddhist king, Buddha despised by Brahmins. Jnanaprakash said Buddhism had transformative power. Event also to commemorate Dr. Ambedkar's…

Protestors in Mysuru gathered at Ashoka Circle to demand permission to celebrate Mahisha Dasara. They formed a human chain and erected a portrait of Mahishasura, while showering flower petals and shouting slogans against BJP MP Pratap Simha. The police had denied permission for both Mahisha Dasara and Chamundi Chalo march…

Mysuru City Police denies permission for Mahisha Dasara & Chamundi Betta Chalo march on Oct 13 due to threat to peace & law & order. BJP MP Pratap Simha opposes Mahisha Dasara & calls for march to Chamundi Hills. KPCC spokesperson questions MP's opposition & accuses him of fomenting trouble.

CM Siddaramaiah says decision on Mahisha Dasara celebrations to be taken by district admin. Organisers plan bike rally, cultural prog. Former Mayor Purushotham, Gyanprakash Swamiji, writers Bhavavan & Chamaram call for peaceful celebration.

Mahisha Dasara, a celebration pitting BJP against organisers, will be held on Oct 13 with a seminar on Oct 10 to take a 'historical perspective' of Mahisha. State govt has given consent and police cooperation is expected. 5,000 people from Mysuru, Mandya, Chamarajanagar, Hassan to attend.

Days after Minister for Social Welfare H.C. Mahadevappa clarified that the Congress government will not come in the way of the Constitutional right to freedom of religious practices, the organising committee of Mahisha Dasara revealed that this year’s Mahisha Dasara will be celebrated on October 13.

The Mahisha Dasara celebration, which had not been allowed atop Chamundi Hills during the just concluded BJP government’s tenure in Karnataka, is expected to be allowed in the coming Dasara season.