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Couples in Traditional Attire Delight Crowds at Mysuru Dasara
27 Sep, 2025
Summary
- Over 50 couples participated in heritage tonga ride
- Couples wore Mysore silk saris, Mysuru peta, and other traditional attire
- Event organized by archaeology department as part of Dasara celebrations
On September 25th, 2025, the archaeology department in Mysuru organized a heritage tonga ride as part of the city's annual Dasara celebrations. Over 50 couples from various districts enthusiastically participated in the event, wearing traditional Mysore silk saris, Mysuru peta, and other regional attire from North Karnataka and Kodagu.
The tonga ride began from the Rangacharlu Town Hall and took the couples through the city's prominent heritage sites, including the Silver Jubilee Clock Tower, Chamarajendra Wadiyar Circle, and Jagmohan Palace. Before the ride, the participants were gifted with traditional Mysuru products like jasmine flowers, Mysuru pak, and betel leaves.
Kannada film director Prakash Tuminadu, who participated in the event with his wife, praised the Mysuru Dasara celebration committee for keeping the tradition alive and promoting the city's culture and heritage. The archaeology department commissioner, A Devaraju, also highlighted the department's efforts to protect and sensitize the public about the city's historical monuments.
