Bengaluru, July 10 -- Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday announced the schedule for the 2026 Mysuru Dasara celebrations, saying the 11-day festival would be organised while preserving its heritage, values and cultural traditions.

Addressing a press conference after a high-level meeting to review the preparations, Shivakumar said 'Gajapooje' will be held on August 26 at 10 am, while the Mysuru Dasara festival will be inaugurated on October 11 at 11 am.

He said the 'Jamboo Savari Pushparchane (floral tribute)' will be held on October 21 between 4:10 pm and 4:35 pm during the auspicious 'Meena Lagna'. According to the Chief Minister, the schedule has been finalised based on the guidance of scholars and the Mysuru 'Panchanga....