Answer: Karnataka
Notes: Mysuru Dasara is a grand 10-day festival in Mysuru, Karnataka, celebrated during Navratri and culminating on Vijayadashami. It features vibrant processions, illuminated palaces, and cultural activities, attracting thousands of visitors. The festival began in 1610 with Raja Wadiyar I, symbolizing the victory of Goddess Chamundeshwari over a demon. The Wadiyars of Mysore have enriched the festival's traditions over centuries, with the Mysore Palace as a central attraction. As a prelude, the Dasara Gajapayan event involves a ceremonial procession of elephants from Nagarhole Tiger Reserve, leading to the Jamboo Savari procession.
