Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Karnataka Plans Changes to Mysuru Dasara Celebrations
Karnataka is thinking about changing its annual Mysuru Dasara celebrations.
Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said the festival should keep up with changes in technology and culture.
He mentioned that artificial intelligence is among the newer technologies.
He has asked the Defence Minister to send troops and arrange an air show.
He wants young people to learn discipline from the armed forces.
Shivakumar also wants the Tibetan community in Bylakuppe to share its traditions.
He said Kannada film artistes, both new and experienced, should take part too.
Neighbouring states have been asked to send displays called tableaux so people can see their cultures.
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said the state is planning changes to the annual Mysuru Dasara celebrations.
He said the festivities should reflect technological and cultural changes, including the arrival of artificial intelligence.
Shivakumar said he had asked the Defence Minister to send troops and arrange an air show.
He wants NCC members, students and college youth to learn discipline from the armed forces.
He also proposed cultural participation by the Tibetan community in Bylakuppe, Kannada film artistes and neighbouring states.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, with proposed participation from the armed forces, young people, artistes, the Tibetan community in Bylakuppe and neighbouring states.
- What
- The state is planning changes to the annual Mysuru Dasara celebrations, including an air show and broader cultural participation.
- When
- Shivakumar made the remarks on Saturday; the article does not specify when the planned changes would take effect.
- Where
- The remarks were made at Piriyapatna; the proposed changes concern Mysuru Dasara.
- Why
- To reflect technological and cultural changes and give people opportunities to experience different traditions.
- Festival
- Annual Mysuru Dasara celebrations
- Official
- Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar
- Technology cited
- Artificial intelligence
- Military proposals
- Shivakumar said he had asked the Defence Minister to send troops and arrange an air show.
- Youth participation
- NCC members, students and college youth could learn discipline from the armed forces.
- Cultural participation
- The Tibetan community in Bylakuppe, Kannada film artistes and neighbouring states were invited to contribute.