Every road will lead to Mysuru for the annual Nada Habba Dasara festival. The celebrations commenced with a traditional puja at Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hills. Renowned writer Nadoja Hampa Nagarajaiah paid floral tributes to Goddess Chamundeshwari. This nine-day festival, drawing crowds of tourists from around the world, will culminate with the grand Vijayadashami procession starting from Mysore Palace on October 12. Nadoja Hampa Nagarajaiah, also known as Hampanna, reflected on his childhood memories of playing with dolls at home after inaugurating the festival. He emphasized that Dasara showcases the rich cultural diversity of Karnataka and is celebrated by all in the state.

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. A R Rahman and Ilaiyaraaja are set to perform at Mysuru Dasara, along with other cultural events like Yuva Dasara, a food fair, a flower exhibition, and a book fair. This year's film festival will honor the late actor-filmmaker Dwarakish.