Mysuru, Oct. 10 -- The Mahisha Dasara celebrations in Mysuru concluded with a modest programme at Town Hall amid continuing differences over the event. Meanwhile, traditional religious rituals associated with the royal family's private Dasara began at Mysuru Palace under the guidance of Rajmata Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, marking two significant developments in the cultural city on Saturday, October 10.

The district administration and police had prohibited the celebration of Mahisha Dasara at Chamundi Hills. Consequently, Dalit organisations, activists and progressive thinkers organised the programme on the premises of Town Hall. Former mayor Purushottam and progressive thinker K.S. Bhagawan, among others, offered floral tributes to the statue...