Mysore/Mysuru, May 5 -- * Total receipts: Rs. 45.03 crore

* Total expenditure: Rs. 42.95 crore

* Surplus: Rs. 2.94 crore

Six months after the Dasara 2025 celebrations, the Mysuru District Administration has finally released the expenditure statement, revealing that a total of Rs. 42,95,27,007 was spent on the annual festival.

According to a press release, the festival was planned on a grand scale last year following abundant rainfall that filled reservoirs well ahead of schedule.

The State Government had sanctioned Rs. 30 crore for the celebrations, while the Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) contributed Rs. 10 crore. In addition, sponsorships fetched Rs. 1,81,96,000.00 and ticket sales generated Rs. 3,21,92,055.00.

Overall, the to...