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The curtains closed on the 10-day iconic Mysuru Dasara celebrations in the palace city on Saturday (October 12), with a grand Vijayadashami procession marking the final highlight of the festival.
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Thousands gathered to witness the grand 'Jamboo Savari,' a majestic procession of caparisoned elephants, led by 'Abhimanyu,' carrying the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari, Mysuru’s presiding deity, in a 750 kg gold 'Ambari' howdah.
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Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar inaugurated the grand procession by offering pooja to the 'Nandi Dhwaja' (Nandi Flag) from the iconic Amba Vilas Palace.
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah with Dy CM DK Shivakumar and others shower flower petals on Goddess Chamundeshwari, Mysuru’s presiding deity
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The erstwhile King from the Mysore royal family, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar performs 'Banni Puja' at the premises of Mysore Palace on the occasion of Vijayadasami.
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Thousands take part in a procession of goddess Chamundeshwari during the Dasara celebration, in Mysuru.
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Thousands gathered to witness the grand Mysuru Dasara procession.
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Artists perform during the Mysuru Dasara procession.
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Folk artists perform during the Dasara Jamboo Savari procession in Mysuru.
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