Cultural troupes add splendour…

Mysuru: The renowned Mysuru Dasara Jumboo Savari procession presented an attractive and colourful spectacle, reflecting not only the vibrant heritage of Karnataka but also the rural glory of the country.

The procession featured diverse artistic troupes that drew major crowd attention, including Puravantike associated with Lord Veerabhadra and Ugra Narasimhaswamy born from Shiva’s head; Halakki Suggi Kunita, which spreads the joy of crop harvesting, melodious martial music kombu kahale; Veeragase Kunita, Manipuri folk dance, traditional Tamil Nadu folk art Irai Nadanam; Keelu Kudure, Jatti Mela and Mahila Kolata.

Additionally, the grand parade showcased a rich variety of folk traditions including Shehnai Vadana, Taase Vadana, Khasa Bedara Pade, Kudubi Nrutya, Puja Kunita, Mahila Veeragase, Goravara Kunita, Jaggalige, Kangilu Nrutya, Gorukana Nrutya, Mahila Dollu, Huli Vesha, Yakshagana, Somana Kunita, Singari Melam, Datti Kunita, Karagatam, Kommu Koya, Lambani Nrutya, Pata Kunita, Hakki Pikki Nrutya, Karadi Majalu, Gongura, Kodava Nrutya, Gondal Nrutya, Jummar folk art and Gujarat’s Garba dance.