Mysore/Mysuru, April 26 -- Gaiety, tradition mark annual fest; 14-km procession taken out from Karaga Temple, Ittigegud to main thoroughfares of city

The annual Mysuru Karaga Utsava was celebrated with much fanfare in the city yesterday, reminding one of the grandeur associated with Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara, symbolising harmony.

Hundreds of people, riding high on devotion and displaying festive mood, participated in the 14-km long procession that began at 9.30 pm from Karaga Temple in Ittigegud and concluded this morning at 10, upon reaching the temple.

Earlier, special puja was performed to Utsava Murtis at Muneshwara Swamy temple, Sri Maramma Temple (Karaga temple) and Madivala Machideva Temple. Following which, the idols of Chamundi...