Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy joined the grand finale of Mysuru Dasara, attending the famous Jamboo Savari procession at Mysore Palace.

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar opened the procession on Vijayadashami by offering flowers to Goddess Chamundeshwari, seated in the golden howdah (ambari) on the elephant Prashant.

A first for Prashant

This was the first time Prashant carried the 750-kg golden ambari.

Southern CMs together

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan was also present, among several political and cultural guests. The procession marks the end of Mysuru's Dasara celebrations.

Shivakumar has also announced a 25-day light show and a record drone display for Mysuru Dasara 2026.