Mysuru, October 15, 2021 (www.justkannada.in): aThe historic Mysuru Dasara which has a rich history of more than 400 years was celebrated in a simple manner this year due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. This is the fourth time Dasara is being celebrated in a simple manner.
Earlier three times the historic Dasara celebrations were held in a simple way. The Dasara celebrations were held in a simple way in 1993 due to the situation in the state over the Cauvery river water sharing row. Again in the year 2002, the same was followed due to the drought situation and kidnap of matinee idol Dr. Rajkumar the Dasara celebrations were low.
With a view of not stopping the Dasara Mahotsav as per the traditions, it was held in a very simple way in 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Jambu Savari was restricted only inside the palace premises which had ended within 23 minutes.
This year also the Dasara Mahotsav was maintained in a low way as the pandemic has still not come under complete control. The main attraction of the Dasara Mahotsav the ‘Jambu Savari’ was restricted only inside the palace premises. Only 500 people were allowed to see the procession.
The Jambu Savari was aired live on TV, Information Department’s official Facebook page, and online news portals.
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