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Mysuru Dasara
Dates for the Bay Area
- Tuesday, 20 October 2026Regional / majornext
- Saturday, 9 October 2027Regional / major
Why it matters
Karnataka’s royal Dasara tradition centers on Chamundeshwari and celebrates the victory of the Goddess over Mahishasura, intertwined with centuries of Mysuru court and cultural heritage.
The story behind it
The Wodeyar-era festival developed into a grand state celebration; Chamundeshwari worship, palace ceremonies and the Vijayadashami procession are major elements.
Prayers and worship
Chamundeshwari/Durga pooja, Devi stotras, Navratri worship, arati and cultural offerings of music and dance.
Fasting and devotional customs
Nine nights of Navratri build toward Vijayadashami; the royal and civic celebration includes processions, illumination and cultural programs.
What is typically offered
Flowers, kumkum, lamps, royal/cultural decorations and Devi prasādam.
Visiting a temple that day
In Northern California this is usually represented through Karnataka community programs rather than a literal royal procession; emphasize Chamundeshwari and cultural heritage.
Spiritual themes
Victory of dharma, Shakti, cultural heritage and community pride.
Request this pooja
Sri Kumar Gurukkal performs Mysuru Dasara observances at your home, at a temple, or with family joining remotely.
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Subscribe to the festival calendar Share on WhatsAppThis date was derived for the Fremont anchor from standard tithi, nakṣatra and solar-ingress rules. Dates are compiled for the Fremont / Bay Area location and checked against Northern-California Panchāṅgam references. They can differ from a calendar computed for another city or another sampradāya. Please confirm any date on which you plan a ceremony with Sri Kumar Gurukkal. How these dates are calculated →