Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy joins Mysuru Dasara celebrations

Event

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy took part in the Mysuru Dasara festivities on Wednesday, joining Karnataka leaders for the Jambo Savaari procession at Mysore Palace. Accompanied by his wife Geetha, he watched the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari mounted in a golden howdah on a decorated elephant as folk artistes, music ensembles and dance troupes performed. The procession, the highlight of the Dasara finale, was flagged off by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who also invited the Telangana chief minister.

Guests

Kerala Congress leader V.D. Satheesan and MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar were among other dignitaries from India and abroad present. Several Karnataka ministers also attended the ceremony. Before the ceremony, Reddy visited the Chamundeshwari Temple and offered special prayers.

Context

The event formed part of Karnataka Nada Habba, the state’s cultural festival that showcases regional heritage, arts and devotion.