Mysuru Dasara fest is something that fills the citizens of Andhra with joy and fun. But in the wake of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Karnataka government decided to make the world-famous Mysore Dasara celebrations a low-key celebration this year. In a high-level meeting attended by all three Deputy CMs, other ministers, and top government officials, Chief Minister Yediyurappa said: “It has been unanimously decided to hold the Dasara celebrations in Mysuru in a simple manner upholding the tradition. The popular food mela, Yuva Dasara, sports meet, and other cultural events will not take place this time to prevent people from gathering at the areas risking further spread of Covid-19.”
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A key attraction of the festival, the Jumbo Savari, a grand procession of elephants carrying idols of divinities including Sri Chamundeshwari from Mysuru Palace to Bannimantap Grounds will also be restricted this time, Tourism Minister C T Ravi gave h information. “The number of elephants will be restricted to five and the procession will take place within the palace premises and not through the main streets of the city. However, the important circles in the city will be illuminated using electric lights for the celebrations,” he said.
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The magnificent procession takes place on the day of Vijayadashami or Dussehra when the 10-day festival climaxes. Meanwhile, CM Yediyurappa also declared that the government has decided to release a budget of Rs 10 crore for the Dasara celebrations this year. This is in place of the Rs 50 crore budget that the state spends per year on average on its official state festival.
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