The annual Nada Habba Dasara festival in Mysuru is set to attract numerous tourists from around the world. The celebrations began with a traditional puja at the Chamundeshwari Temple on Chamundi Hills, where writer Nadoja Hampa Nagarajaiah paid respects to the Goddess Chamundeshwari. This nine-day festival will culminate with the grand Vijayadashami procession starting from Mysore Palace on October 12. Nadoja Hampa Nagarajaiah, also known as Hampanna, highlighted the cultural significance of Dasara in Karnataka and reminisced about childhood memories of playing with dolls at home. Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, a member of the Mysuru royal family and Member of Parliament, conducted the annual private darbar at Mysore Palace over the nine days of Navratri. The Mysuru Dasara will feature cultural events such as Yuva Dasara with performances by Ilaiyaraaja and A R Rahman, a food fair, a flower exhibition, and a book fair. Additionally, this year’s film festival will honor the late actor-filmmaker Dwarakish.