Mysuru preps for Dasara procession, seating on palace premises reduced

MYSURU: With Mysuru gearing up for the grand Dasara procession on Vijayadashami day, the festivities are in full swing. The procession, also known as the Jamboo Savari, is highlight of the event.

However, due to recent incidents of stampede including during the RCB IPL victory celebration in Bengaluru and the Karur incident during the TVK rally in Tamil Nadu, the district administration has taken extra precautions to ensure public safety.

The administration has reduced the seating capacity for the Jamboo Savari procession on the palace premises from 61,000 to 48,000 to prevent overcrowding. The police department has made elaborate security arrangements, including deployment of additional personnel and installation of surveillance cameras.

The Suryakiran aerobatic team of the Indian Air Force will perform an aerobatic display in the skies above Mysore on the occasion of Dasara. The team conducted rehearsals on Tuesday in preparation for the main show on Thursday.

The final rehearsals for the Jamboo Savari procession were also held on Tuesday, with the police and other participating groups practicing their roles. Police Commissioner Seema Latkar has appealed to the public to cooperate with the security arrangements and follow the rules to ensure a smooth and safe experience for all.