Mysuru Dasara: Here's a look at the city all decked up for annual celebrations

Mysuru- the palace city of Karnataka is all decked up for Vijaya Dashmi, which will also mark the grand finale of the 10-day long world renowned 'Mysuru Dasara' celebrations. (Image: ANI)

Celebrated as 'Nada Habba' (state festival), the Dasara or 'Sharan Navaratri' was a grand affair this year, depicting Karnataka's rich culture and traditions, coupled with reminiscence of royal glory. (Image: ANI)

Thousands of people are expected to witness the 'Jamboo Savari', a march of a dozen caparisoned elephants led by 'Abhimanyu' carrying the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari, the presiding deity of Mysuru royals, on a 750 kg howdah or "Ambari" with gold. (Image: ANI)

Erstwhile king of Mysuru, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar also participated in the Mysuru Dasara celebrations. (Image: ANI)

At the palace, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, dressed in grand attire performed special pooja to 'Shami' tree. (Image: ANI)

Various programmes were held for last nine days of Navrathri, during which the palace, major streets, turnarounds or circles and buildings of Mysuru were illuminated with lights, fondly known as "Deepalankaara", and cultural programmes were held at various venues. (Image: ANI)