Mysore Dasara Festival Lights

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Mysore Palace illuminated with lights during Dasara festival

The Mysore Dasara festival is a ten-day celebration in Mysore, India, and the highlight is definitely the illumination of the Mysore Palace. During this time, the palace is adorned with nearly 100,000 light bulbs, making it a truly dazzling spectacle.

In addition to the Mysore Palace, the entire city of Mysore is lit up with festive lights during Dasara. Streets, buildings, and circles are all illuminated, creating a magical atmosphere. The lighting displays are not just random collections of lights - they often depict scenes from mythology or nature.