Every, October, Mysore gets ready for the Dasara Festival. Streets are decorated. The Palace is illuminated with thousands of tiny, shimmering bulbs. And the entire town wears a festive look.

The 10-day-long Dasara festivities in Mysore bring back the glory and grandeur of a bygone era.

For nine full days prayers are offered to the deities of learning power and wealth, the nine sacred incarnations of Goddess Shakti. Music concerts dance programmes, sports competitions and other cultural events are held. The Dasara Exhibition is another popular event,

Houses still follow the tradition of 'Bombe Habba', where children display their colourful and attractive dolls and invite friends over. Students worship Saraswathi, the Goddess of Learning.

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