Mysuru, Oct. 7 -- * CESC goes into power-saving mode

* No illumination on outer city areas

* Illumination till Oct. 12 only in city centre

The dazzling Dasara illumination that bathed Mysuru in festive brilliance and drew lakhs of visitors is now being scaled back, with lighting along the city's outer roads and circles switched off.

The move has left residents and business owners disappointed, saying the city's glow has faded too soon. Many hope the full radiance will return.

However, Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) Managing Director K.M. Munigopal Raju clarified that the decision was made to curb excessive power consumption and prevent financial losses.

This year, Mysuru glittered under lights spanning 136 kilo...