Mysuru Dasaras 417th Jambu Savari Kicks Off with CM Shivakumars Tribute to Goddess Chamundeshwari
The historic Jambu Savari parade begins in Mysuru as CM Shivakumar pays homage to Goddess Chamundeshwari during the Dasara festival.
Mysuru, October 21 (Daily Kiran) : The 417th Jambu Savari, part of the Mysuru Dasara festival, commenced on Wednesday evening with Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar paying floral tribute to the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari, which is housed in a lavish 750-kilogram gold howdah. The ceremony took place in the palace complex during the auspicious ‘Meena Lagna,’ marking the start of the grand procession.
Thousands gathered at Mysuru Palace from early morning, expressing joy and chanting praises for the goddess. Among the dignitaries present were Shivakumar’s wife Usha Shivakumar, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, Urban Development Minister Yatindra Siddaramaiah, Kannada and Culture Minister Shivraj Tangadagi, Mysuru Police Commissioner Seema Latkar, Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, and royal descendant Yaduveer Wadiyar, along with Deputy Commissioner Lakshmikant Reddy.
For the procession, the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari was adorned in a green sari. This procession is a highlight of the Mysuru Dasara celebrations. This year, the gold howdah was placed on an elephant named ‘Captain Prashanth,’ which has participated in the Jambu Savari 16 times. However, this is the first time it led the procession with the main deity’s idol.
Twelve trained elephants are participating in this year’s Jambu Savari, with ‘Roopa’ and ‘Kaveri’ serving as supporting elephants alongside Captain Prashanth. Each year, millions flock to Karnataka’s cultural capital to witness the Jambu Savari at the conclusion of the Mysuru Dasara festival.
The Jambu Savari is the final grand procession of the Mysuru Dasara, a ten-day state festival celebrated on Vijayadashami. The idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari is carried in the 750-kilogram gold howdah, elegantly paraded from Mysuru Palace to Bannimantap.
The procession features beautifully adorned elephants, police bands, military cavalry, folk dancers, and vibrant floats from various government departments. It culminates in a traditional torchlight parade at Bannimantap.
The Vijayadashami procession began on Wednesday morning, symbolizing the grand finale of the 11-day Mysuru Dasara festival. This year’s celebration, known as ‘Nada Habba’ (State Festival) or ‘Sharana Navaratri,’ showcased Karnataka’s rich culture and traditions, reminiscent of royal grandeur and opulence.
