Each year, the Nada Habba Dasara festival in Mysuru attracts tourists globally as celebrations kick off. The event began with a traditional puja at the Chamundeshwari Temple on Chamundi Hills, where writer Nadoja Hampa Nagarajaiah paid homage to Goddess Chamundeshwari. This nine-day festival comes to a close with the grand Vijayadashami procession starting from Mysore Palace on October 12.

Reflecting on the significance of Dasara, Nadoja Hampa Nagarajaiah, also known as Hampanna, shared childhood memories of playing with dolls. He emphasized how Dasara symbolizes Karnataka's cultural richness and is celebrated by people across the state.

Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, a member of the Mysuru royal family and Parliament, presided over the annual private darbar at Mysore Palace, with rituals taking place throughout Navratri.

Visitors at Mysuru Dasara can look forward to various cultural events, such as the first-ever performances by Ilaiyaraaja and A R Rahman at Yuva Dasara, a food festival, a flower exhibition, and a book fair. This year's film festival honors the late actor-filmmaker Dwarakish.