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"KARNATAKA beckons
you - a land of lovely garden cities, ornate temples and historical
monuments - a land abounding in scenic beauty of all charms. A changing
pageant of cultures, religions, life-styles and customs has left its mark
on this land, making it a fascinating blend of colours."
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The Dasara time is one of great splendor
and magnificence. The entire city wears a bright new look for 10
days, bathed in light, joy and colour. On the tenth day (Vijaya
Dashami),the former Maharaja leads a procession through the streets of
the city, seated in a golden Howda on an elephant, headed by camels and
accompanied by caparisoned elephants, horses, palanquins, silvercoaches and
standard-bearers with silken banners. After sunset, a review is held at
the Bannimantap Maidan amidst a blaze of lights. For Mysoreans Dasara is
both a royal as well as a religious festival.
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