About Dasara
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On the tenth day, known as Vijayadashami, the traditional Dasara procession is held on the streets of Mysore. An image of the Goddess Chamundeshwari is placed on a golden howdah on the back of a decorated elephant and taken on a procession, accompanied by tableaux, dance groups, music bands, decorated elephants, horses and camels. The five kilometers long procession starts from Mysore Palace and culminates at a place called Bannimantapa, where the Banni/Shami tree is worshipped. The grand and famous elephant parade is locally known as Jumbo Savari. the ninth day of Dasara festivities On the day of Vijayadashami, Lord Shri Rama killed Demon Ravana and Goddess Durga killed the buffalo demon Mahishasura. Therefore, this day is celebrated as the victory of Dharma over Adharma. On the occasion of Vijayadashami, rituals like Shami Puja, Aparajita Puja, Simollanghana etc. are performed.
Deities & divine forms
Vijayadashami according to Bengal rule Since ancient times, Ayudha Puja is performed on the occasion of Mahanavami of Maha Navratri. According to religious beliefs, on this day Goddess Durga defeated the demon Mahishasura after a fierce nineday war. In South India, this festival is also celebrated as Saraswati Puja. A complete Dashain calendar is given including important festivals such as Ghatasthapana, Phulpati, Vijay Dashami, and Kojagrat Purnima. Dashain is a popular Nepali religious festival that is celebrated for fifteen days. It is the longest and most important festival in the Nepali calendar.
How to celebrate Dasara 2026
the ninth day of Dasara festivities On the day of Vijayadashami, Lord Shri Rama killed Demon Ravana and Goddess Durga killed the buffalo demon Mahishasura. Therefore, this day is celebrated as the victory of Dharma over Adharma. On the occasion of Vijayadashami, rituals like Shami Puja, Aparajita Puja, Simollanghana etc. are performed. Vijayadashami according to Bengal rule
Dasara 2026 — FAQs
Dasara for Mysore, Karnataka, India is observed on 2026-10-21.
On the tenth day, known as Vijayadashami, the traditional Dasara procession is held on the streets of Mysore. An image of the Goddess Chamundeshwari is placed on a golden howdah on the back of a decorated elephant and taken on a procession, accompanied by tableaux, dance groups, music bands, decorated elephants, horses and camels. The five kilometers long procession starts from Mysore Palace and culminates at a place called Bannimantapa, where the Banni/Shami tree is worshipped. The grand and famous elephant parade is locally known as Jumbo Savari.
