Mysuru Dasara 2026: SWR runs special DEMU trains, Jamboo Savari rehearsal and security deployment
South Western Railway announced special trains for Dasara rush, while Mysuru palace held the first Jamboo Savari rehearsal and police activated the second security phase.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In October 2026, South Western Railway (SWR) operated Train No. 06223 and 06224 special unreserved DEMU services between Arsikere Junction and Mysuru Junction from October 19 to 21, while the first Jamboo Savari rehearsal was held at Mysuru palace ahead of the Dasara finale on October 21.
Key specifics
- Train No. 06223 ran from Arsikere at 2.30 p.m. and reached Mysuru at 7.00 p.m. on October 19, 20 and 21, 2026.
- Train No. 06224 returned from Mysuru at 7.30 p.m. and reached Arsikere at 11.45 p.m. on the same 3 days.
- The special trains had 8 coaches and stopped at 18 stations, including Hassan, Holenarsipur, Krishnarajanagara and Belagula.
- Police Commissioner Seema Latkar said nearly 23 SPs and more than 6,000 personnel, including KSRP and Home Guards, were deployed for the Dasara finale.
- The rehearsal included the flower-showering ritual on Goddess Chamundeshwari’s idol in the golden howdah, with the Indian Army tableau also announced for the procession.
Exam lens
Question type: railway current affairs + festival administration, key facts: SWR, Train No. 06223/06224, October 19-21, 2026, 8 coaches, 23 SPs, 6,000+ personnel. TNPSC one-liner: Dasara festival management often appears as a question on transport, security and cultural procession arrangements.