Mysuru Dasara – Mahila & Makkala Dasara
Mahila & Makkala Dasara 2026 is a inclusive 4-day festival for women and children from 13 to 16 October. It features dawn rangoli contests, mother-and-child fashion shows, a ragi-mudde cooking competition, schoolchildren's cultural events, and senior citizen activities.
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Inclusive Community Focus: Dedicated completely to celebrating and empowering women, children, senior citizens, special children, and the transgender community over four action-packed days.
Traditional & Fun Contests: Launches at dawn on October 13 with a grand rangoli chittara competition in front of the Palace, alongside folk dances, a mother-and-child fashion show, and a unique ragi-mudde eating/cooking contest.
Youth Talent Showcases: Incorporates two full days of inter-school children's competitions, dramas, and folk games at the Karnataka Kala Mandira on October 14 and 15, officially launched by the Minister for School Education.
Grand Cultural Walkathon: Features a vibrant, high-visibility women's cultural walkathon themed "Karnataka's Glory" moving out from the Kote Anjaneya temple, accompanied by stage shows by special children.
Grand Valedictory Finale: Concludes on October 16 with custom-designed recreational games (like passing the ball) and official prize distributions for senior citizens and transgender participants.
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