Events

Temples celebrate Krishna Jayanthi with devotional songs, bhajans, children's Krishna costume competitions, processions, and special prayers. Homes and temples are decorated with traditional footprints of Lord Krishna.

Large Ganesh idols are installed in public places and temples. Cultural programs, devotional music, and immersion processions are organized throughout the district.

Mysuru Dasara is the district's most famous annual cultural celebration. The 2026 festival is scheduled from 11 October to 21 October, with Jamboo Savari on 21 October. The celebrations include cultural programmes, exhibitions, music, sports, palace events and the grand elephant procession.

Deepavali is celebrated across Mysuru with decorated homes, lamps, rangoli and illuminated public spaces. Mysuru Palace provides a particularly attractive backdrop for festival-themed events and photography.