Tamil NaduSunday, 18 October 2026·The Hindu - National
Srirangapatna Dasara 2026 opens in Mandya with 250-kg Chamundeshwari howdah and 62 cultural troupes
Srirangapatna Dasara Mahotsava-2026 began on October 18, 2026 in Mandya district with floral tributes to Goddess Chamundeshwari and a procession featuring 62 cultural troupes and 10 tableaux.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In October 2026, the Srirangapatna Dasara Mahotsava-2026 began in Kirangur village of Srirangapatna taluk, Mandya district, with actor-director V. Ravichandran inaugurating the festival and offering floral tributes to Goddess Chamundeshwari.
Key specifics
- The inauguration venue was Bannimantap near Baburayanakoppal Circle in Kirangur village, Srirangapatna taluk.
- The idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari was placed in a 250-kg wooden howdah.
- Agriculture Minister P.M. Narendraswamy and Mandya district in-charge Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy took part in the floral tribute.
- The procession featured tusker Dhananjaya, along with elephants Lakshmi and Roopa.
- The celebration included 62 cultural troupes and 10 tableaux showcasing Karnataka’s heritage.
Exam lens
Question type: festival-place-person match, key facts: Srirangapatna Dasara Mahotsava-2026, Mandya district, 250-kg wooden howdah, 62 troupes, 10 tableaux. TNPSC one-liner: identify the festival, venue and the ceremonial elements associated with the 2026 inauguration.