In Pics: Mysuru Decks Up For Dussehra Finale on Friday

Karnataka’s City of Palaces, Mysuru has been decked up for grand finale of the Dussehra festival on 19 October.

A photo of the Mysuru Palace. 

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Karnataka's City of Palaces, Mysuru has been decked up for the grand finale of the 10-day Dussehra festival on 19 October, with lakhs of people expected to witness the parade, IANS reported quoting district official.

The festival celebrates the triumph of good over evil and marks the slaying of legendary demon Mahishasura by Hindu Goddess Chamundeshwari.

Here are some photos of celebrations on days leading to finale of Dussehra in Mysuru.

An overview of the Dussehra celebration in Mysuru. 

Hundreds gather during the Dussehra celebration in exhibition grounds.

A photo of the Mysuru Palace. 

The statue of Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar outside the Mysuru Palace. 

A view of the Mysuru Palace from the statue of Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar.

A photo of the Mysuru Palace. 

Various other events were organised across the city in the days leading up to the finale of Dussehra. Events such as Yuva Yoga, flower show and open street festival were also organised by the government.

A special air display by an Indian Air Force team at Bannimantap Torchlight Parade Grounds.

Indian Air Force troops during the Dussehra celebrations at Bannimantap Torchlight Parade Grounds.

The flower show organised by the Horticulture Department at Kuppanna Park near Hardinge Circle.

More visuals from Kuppanna Park during Mysuru Dussehra. 

More visuals from Kuppanna Park during Mysuru Dussehra. 

The 10-day festival concludes with a spectacular victory parade of caparisoned elephants, horse-drawn carriages, thousands of artists, cultural troupes and tableaux marching through the city.