Mysore Dasara Timeline

​2017

​An impressive display of lights

Around 100,000 bulbs illuminated the royal ​Mysore Palace alone — and many more were used to light up the rest of the city during Dasara.

​2010

​The festival draws huge crowds.

Lots of tourists came to the palace to see the Mysore Dasara.

​​1805

​The tradition of "holding court"

King Krishnaraja Wodeyar III began holding a special Durbar (court) as part of the festival celebrations and the tradition exists to this day.

​1610 AD

​The first royal celebration

​Raja Wadiyar inaugurated the Dasara Festivities. The royal family has celebrated the festival ever since.

​1304-1470

​Records of Early Mysore Dasara Celebrations

The records of the Persian ambassador Abdur Razzaq contain descriptions of Dasara celebrations in Mysore during this period.