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Festivals

• Dussehra (Dasara): The most famous festival, celebrated with grand processions, cultural performances, and religious rituals at the Mysore Palace
• Makar Sankranti: Celebrated with kite flying, particularly in the surrounding areas
• Ugadi: The New Year festival for the Kannada and Telugu communities, celebrated with traditional sweets and rituals
• Diwali: Celebrated with lighting of lamps and fireworks, especially around the Mysore Palace
• Karaga: A traditional festival celebrated by the Vokkaliga community
• Ramzan: Celebrated by the Muslim community with prayers, feasts, and charity