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Mysore Dasara 2014 Festivities Begin

The entire nation's attention turns to the charming city of Mysore as it prepares for the grandest gala of the year, the Dasara festival. Celebrating the ten day festival of Navaratri, Dasara in Mysore is a tradition that has been followed over a rich past of 400 years! the festival sees the otherwise calm city wake up to much fervour and rigorous preparations. Starting on the 25th of September and continuing till the 4th of October, Dasara is a festival that is best witnessed in person. Starting today the inauguration of the festival event calendar is followed by cultural programs that take place at various venues in the city including the Mysore Palace.

The following nine days will see a variety of activities ranging from competitions to food melas and cultural extravaganzas. The 4th of October will see the much awaited Mysore Dasara Procession and Torch Light Parade. Here is a visual tour of the city gearing up for the ten days of festival glory! Mysore Dasara 2014 preparations include the beautiful royal elephants that are indeed a great sight to behold!

Cleaning Up

Cleaning Up

The elephants are given a bath before they are prepared for the procession.

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On the Move

On the Move

Post the bath the mahout leads the elephant to its other kins.

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Walking Along the Streets

Walking Along the Streets

The elephants walks the streets under the watchful eyes of security personnels.

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Empty Roads
 

Empty Roads

The roads are cleared before hand in order to ensure the elephants are not agitated by heavy crowds.

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Twists and Turns

Twists and Turns

The road is filled with bends and the elephants are properly guided by the mahouts.

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The Sounding of Cannons

The Sounding of Cannons

A cannon being readied to shoot in order to signal the arrival of the elephants.

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The Cannon Fires

The Cannon Fires

The elephants can be observed standing calmly as the cannons are fired in a drill for the main event.

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Rituals in Order

Rituals in Order

Prayers performed with the royal elephants.

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Salute of the Tuskers

Salute of the Tuskers

The elephants offer their salutes after the prayers.

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Elephant Glory

Elephant Glory

The royal elephants play a vital role in the Mysore Dasara festivities and their well-being is of utmost importance.

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Announcements Begin

Announcements Begin

The announcements take place from a heavily decorated mini-van.

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Music and Entertainment

Music and Entertainment

The festivities are incomplete without some music and entertainment.

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Reaching The Mysore palace

Reaching The Mysore palace

The elephants arrive at the Mysore Palace on the day of the parade practise.

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In All Grandeur

In All Grandeur

The elephants are decked for the procession.

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Officials Meeting the Elephants

Officials Meeting the Elephants

The government officials take time out to meet the gentle giants.

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Flower Shower

Flower Shower

Onlookers adding to the gaiety by throwing flower petals.

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Cultural Extravaganza

Cultural Extravaganza

The cultural programs and competitions are set to begin.

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Setting Stage

Setting Stage

All officials getting set for the showdown!

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The Procession

The Procession

The practise session for the procession in all finery.

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The Blowing of Trumpets

The Blowing of Trumpets

So are you all set to witness this grand event in person! Head to Mysore anytime between 25th September to 4th October to be a part of this cultural extravaganza.

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