Archive · 12 Oct 2026
Mysuru Is Karnataka’s Cultural Soul, Dasara Inaugurator Says
A spiritual leader spoke at the opening of Mysuru’s 416th Dasara festival.
He called Mysuru an important place for Karnataka’s culture and learning.
He said the city is known for its heritage, cleanliness and religious institutions.
He described Dasara as a festival that began as a royal celebration and is now shared by people around the world.
He thanked the Wadiyar rulers for their contributions.
He also praised Shivakumara Swamiji for helping children who had little.
The speaker said folk stories and songs are important because they come from everyday life.
He asked people to spread positivity and prayed for the well-being of Karnataka and its people.
Sri Abhinava Gavisiddheshwara Mahaswamiji called Mysuru Karnataka’s cultural soul at the 416th Mysuru Dasara inauguration.
He praised the city’s heritage, cleanliness, education, spiritual learning and religious institutions.
He said Dasara had grown from a royal celebration into a festival embraced by people around the world.
He paid tribute to the Wadiyar rulers and recalled Shivakumara Swamiji’s service to underprivileged children.
He urged people to spread positivity and prayed for Karnataka’s peace, prosperity and well-being.
- Who
- Sri Abhinava Gavisiddheshwara Mahaswamiji, of Koppal Gavi Math, spoke at the festival inauguration.
- What
- He described Mysuru as Karnataka’s cultural soul and offered prayers for the state and its people.
- When
- At the inauguration of the 416th Mysuru Dasara festival; no date is stated.
- Where
- Mysuru, Karnataka.
- Why
- He said he came to pray for Karnataka’s peace, prosperity and well-being, and for the continuation of the festival’s spiritual tradition.
- Event
- 416th Mysuru Dasara festival
- Occasion
- Festival inauguration
- Speaker
- Sri Abhinava Gavisiddheshwara Mahaswamiji
- Math
- Koppal Gavi Math
- Description of Mysuru
- Karnataka’s cultural soul
- Prayer
- Peace, prosperity and well-being for Karnataka and its people