The Bannimantap Grounds will probably be one of the busiest venues throughout the upcoming Dasara festivities in Mysuru, internet hosting a sequence of massive occasions ranging from September 27 and persevering with until October 2.

The much-awaited Dasara Air Show will kick off on September 27 at 4 p.m., which is predicted to draw giant crowds. On September 28 and 29, the venue will function the Drone Show, one of many main highlights of the competition, organised by the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC), beginning at 6 p.m. on each days.

On October 1, the Dasara Air Show will happen once more at 4 p.m., adopted by the complete gown rehearsal of the grand Torchlight Parade. The Torchlight Parade, which is the finale of the Dasara celebrations on the day of Vijayadashami, is scheduled for October 2 at 6 p.m. after the Jamboo Savari occasion within the morning.

In view of the stadium’s seating capability and to make sure public comfort, entry will probably be allowed solely to these holding legitimate passes issued for the respective dates.

“For security causes and on account of restricted seats within the stadium, folks with out passes won’t be permitted contained in the venue throughout the occasions,” stated Deputy Commissioner and Dasara Special Officer G. Lakshmikant Reddy, in a press launch right here.

Additionally, tickets can be found on-line for the primary Torchlight Parade occasion on October 2 and for the Drone Shows on September 28 and 29. The Torchlight Parade tickets are priced at ₹1,500 per individual and the Drone Show tickets are priced at ₹1,000 per individual. Tickets might be bought by visiting the official Dasara web site.

The Dasara Air Show, which drew giant crowds in 2023, is predicted to seize eyeballs once more this yr. The Defence Ministry has given its approval for the occasion, permitting the spectacular show of metallic birds to take to the skies throughout the Dasara celebrations.

The Air Show was final performed in 2019, however was subsequently cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It resumed in 2023 following a four-year hole. This yr, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah personally met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and requested the facilitation of the Air Show throughout the Dasara festivities. The Defence Ministry gave a nod for the present and the State authorities thanked the Minister for contemplating its request. People in Mysuru can stay up for witnessing the electrifying aerobatic performances as soon as once more as a part of this yr’s grand celebrations.

Published – September 17, 2025 07:31 pm IST