Dasara 2026 in Karnataka, District Wise: Dates, Vijay Muhurat and Local Traditions

Quick answer: Navaratri in Karnataka begins on Sunday 11 October 2026. The Mysuru panchanga, which the Mysore Palace follows, places Vijayadashami and the Jamboo Savari on Wednesday 21 October, with Ayudha Puja (Maha Navami) on Tuesday 20 October. Many other calendars, including Drik Panchang for India, mark Vijayadashami on Tuesday 20 October. The Vijay Muhurat on 20 October runs from about 2:01 PM to 3:00 PM IST depending on where you are in the state: 2:02–2:49 PM in Bengaluru and 2:06–2:53 PM in Mysuru. District Dasara celebrations such as Srirangapatna, Madikeri, Mangaluru and Shivamogga have not yet announced their 2026 schedules.

This guide is for families in Karnataka and for Kannadigas abroad who follow home-state dates. For the main event in Mysuru, see our Mysore Dasara 2026 day-by-day guide; for the festival everywhere else, start with the Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2026 guide.

Dasara 2026 dates in Karnataka at a glance

Karnataka is the one place in India where the 2026 Vijayadashami date genuinely splits. The table below shows both reckonings side by side, so you can match whichever calendar your household, temple or employer follows.

If you are unsure which date applies to you, a simple rule of thumb: if you are attending or watching anything connected to the Mysore Palace, use 21 October. If your family uses a printed panchanga from a Bengaluru or North Karnataka matha, or an online calendar, check it directly, as some follow the sunrise rule and others the afternoon rule. Office and school holiday dates are set separately, so check the official 2026 holiday list for your employer or district.

Why Mysuru says 21 October and many calendars say 20 October

The difference comes down to how a calendar decides which day "owns" a tithi (lunar day). In 2026 the Dashami tithi runs from 12:50 PM IST on Tuesday 20 October to 2:11 PM IST on Wednesday 21 October. Neither day has Dashami from sunrise to sunset, so the two traditional rules give different answers:

• The afternoon (Aparahna) rule looks for the day on which Dashami covers the afternoon, the period in which the Vijay Muhurat and the Shami (Banni) puja traditionally fall. On 20 October Dashami is running through the whole afternoon. On 21 October it ends at 2:11 PM, before most of the afternoon window. Calendars that use this rule, including Drik Panchang for India, therefore choose Tuesday 20 October.
• The sunrise (udaya tithi) rule gives the day to whichever tithi is current at sunrise. At sunrise on 20 October it is still Navami; at sunrise on 21 October it is Dashami. The Mysuru panchanga uses this rule, so Vijayadashami, the Jamboo Savari and the torchlight parade fall on Wednesday 21 October, and Maha Navami with Ayudha Puja moves to Tuesday 20 October.

Neither calendar is "wrong"; they apply different, long-standing rules to an unusual year. This is also why Tamil Nadu marks Vijayadasami on 20 October (see our Tamil Nadu Navarathri 2026 guide) while Mysuru celebrates on the 21st.

Vijay Muhurat 2026 across Karnataka

The table gives the Vijay Muhurat on Tuesday 20 October 2026 for 14 major cities, mostly district headquarters, plus Srirangapatna for Mandya district because of its Dasara tradition. These are not separate values for all 31 districts: the window moves by only a few minutes across the state, from the earliest start in Bidar (2:01 PM) to the latest in Belagavi (2:14 PM). All of these windows fall inside Dashami, which began at 12:50 PM that day. Timings were computed from local sunrise and sunset and match Drik Panchang within about a minute.

If your district is not in the table, use the nearest listed city. The grouping below is a practical guide; the difference within each group is a few minutes at most.

If you follow the 21 October date: the windows above are for 20 October. Because Dashami ends at 2:11 PM IST on 21 October, the afternoon Vijay Muhurat that day falls largely after Dashami has ended, which is exactly why the afternoon-rule calendars prefer the 20th. Families keeping 21 October usually do the Shami puja, Vidyarambha and new beginnings in the morning while Dashami is still running, or follow the timing announced by their temple or priest. In Mysuru, the official muhurat to quote is the Jamboo Savari floral tribute at 4:10–4:35 PM on 21 October.

For Kannadigas abroad: do not convert the India window (1:59–2:45 PM IST) to your local clock. That converted time lands in the early morning or late evening abroad and is never the right window outside India. Use the local afternoon window for your city from our USA, UK, Canada, Australia or Europe guides.

District Dasara traditions and 2026 status

Karnataka calls Dasara its Nada Habba, the state festival, and celebrates it well beyond Mysuru. The notes below describe each tradition in general, well-known terms only. Where an organiser has not published a 2026 schedule we say so plainly rather than guess.

Mysuru

The heart of Karnataka Dasara: ten days of palace illumination, cultural programmes and the Jamboo Savari procession from Mysore Palace to Bannimantap. In 2026 the inauguration on Chamundi Hill is reported for 11:50 AM on Sunday 11 October (Dhanur Lagna), and the Jamboo Savari and torchlight parade are on Wednesday 21 October, with the floral tribute at 4:10–4:35 PM. The choice of howdah elephant, Gold Card prices and the chief guest are not yet announced. Full detail is in the day-by-day guide and the Mysore Dasara visitor guide.

Mandya: Srirangapatna Dasara

Srirangapatna, the old capital where the Wadiyar Dasara is traditionally said to have begun, holds its own Dasara with a procession and cultural events. 2026 dates: not yet announced.

Kodagu: Madikeri Dasara

Madikeri is known for a night-long Dasara in which temple committees parade illuminated tableaux (mantapas) through the town on Vijayadashami night. 2026 dates: not yet announced. Check whether the local committee follows 20 or 21 October before planning travel.

Dakshina Kannada and Udupi: Mangaluru Dasara and Pili Vesha

Mangaluru Dasara is one of the biggest outside Mysuru, with a decorated procession through the city, and the coastal districts are known for Pili Vesha (tiger dance) troupes during Navaratri. Mangaluru Dasara 2026 dates: not yet announced.

Shivamogga: elephant procession

Shivamogga holds a Dasara procession with elephants, on a smaller scale than Mysuru. 2026 date: not yet announced.

Hassan: Hasanamba temple

Hassan's Hasanamba temple opens to the public for only a short period each year, around Deepavali. The 2026 opening is expected on 29 October but has not been confirmed; check the district administration's announcement before travelling.

Bengaluru and the rest of the state

Across Bengaluru and the districts, Dasara is mostly a home and temple festival: Gombe (doll) displays in many homes, Saraswati puja for books and instruments, Ayudha Puja for tools, vehicles and workplaces, and the exchange of Banni (Shami) leaves on Vijayadashami as a token of goodwill, especially in North Karnataka. Local temples, community halls and residents' associations announce their own programmes, usually only a week or two in advance, so check notice boards and temple announcements near you.

All 31 districts: Dasara 2026 events and arrangements

Updated 15 October 2026. Every district of Karnataka, with the 2026 Dasara and Navaratri events and arrangements we could verify (196 items), from the official Mysuru Dasara programme and Kannada and English news reports. Note that Ramanagara district is now called Bengaluru South. Most Karnataka sources, including the Mysuru Palace panchanga, place Vijayadashami on Wednesday 21 October, with Ayudha Puja and Mahanavami on Tuesday 20 October; dates below are as each source states them. Items are labelled as an official listing, a news report, or completed.

Bagalkote

Headquarters: Bagalkote.

• Sharannavaratri Dasara Dharma Sammelana (35th year) (Jamkhandi; Manava Dharma Mantapa, Kadapatti Basavanna temple premises; 11-21 Oct 2026 (a later report says from 10 Oct)). Organiser: Rambhapuri Peetha (Balehonnur). Prajavani, news report.
• Sharannavaratri programmes at Venkateshwara temple (Badami; 11-20 Oct 2026). Organiser: Temple committee. Prajavani, news report.
• Devi Purana and Dasara cultural festival (Mahalingapura; Banashankari Devi temple; 11-19 Oct 2026). Organiser: Temple management board and Mahalingapura Sanskritika Utsava Sangha. Prajavani, news report.
• Sharannavaratri at Banashankari temple (Banashankari (Badami taluk); 11-20 Oct 2026; Lalita Panchami 15 Oct; Navachandi havana midnight 18 Oct; Ayudha Puja 19 Oct; Vijayadashami banni 20 Oct). Organiser: Temple committee. Prajavani, news report.
• Navaratri Devi Purana pravachana (19th year) (Hunagund; Gramadevi temple; 11-20 Oct 2026; Devi idol procession 9 am on 20 Oct). Prajavani, news report.

Ballari

Headquarters: Ballari.

• Sharannavaratri Devi Purana, Durgashtami procession and Banni ritual (Siddarampura (near Tekkalakote); Siddeshwara Maha Mantapa, Brihan Hiremath; Devi Purana 11-22 Oct; Durgashtami procession 19 Oct; Banni 21 Oct 2026). Organiser: Brihan Hiremath, Siddarampura. Prajavani, news report.
• Kanakadurgamma Dasara Sharannavaratri Mahotsava (Ballari; Kanakadurgamma temple; 11-21 Oct 2026; daily palanquin utsava 6 pm; Durgashtami 19 Oct; Mahanavami and Ayudha Puja 20 Oct; Vijayadashami main palanquin utsava 6 pm on 21 Oct (as stated)). Organiser: Kanakadurgamma temple. Prajavani, news report.
• Sri Devi Mahatme Purana pravachana (Kampli; Sangatraya Sanskrit Pathashala; 11-21 Oct 2026, 6.30 pm daily; Durgashtami 19 Oct; Ayudha Puja 20 Oct; Vijayadashami 21 Oct (as stated)). Organiser: Sri Devi Purana Mahotsava Samiti. Prajavani, news report.

Belagavi

Headquarters: Belagavi.

Belagavi's Nada Habba, a Kannada literary and cultural festival held during Navaratri, was started in 1927. (source)

Durga Mata Daud processions were introduced in Belagavi about a decade ago, and public Durga idol installations began there with workers from West Bengal. (source)

• Navaratri festival at Renuka Yallamma temple (Yallammanagudda (Ugargol), Savadatti taluk; Renuka Yallamma Devi temple; From 11 Oct 2026; Ghatasthapana 11 Oct (TOI/Prajavani: 6 pm; DH: 6 am); Ayudha Puja 20 Oct). Organiser: Renuka Yallamma Devi temple committee. Times of India, news report.
• 99th Nada Habba Utsav (Belagavi; Kannada Sahitya Bhavan; 11-15 Oct 2026; inauguration 6 pm on 11 Oct). Organiser: Nada Habba festival committee, with Kannada and Culture Department. Times of India, news report.
• Navratri Durga idol installations, Durga Mata Daud and dandiya (Belagavi city and district; From 11 Oct 2026). Times of India, news report.
• Navaratri utsava at Khannamma Devi temple (Khanagaon (Gokak taluk); 11-18 Oct 2026; palanquin utsava 6 pm on 18 Oct). Prajavani, news report.
• 43rd Navaratri utsava and Devi Purana (Kallolli (Mudalagi taluk); Mahalakshmi Devi temple; 11-21 Oct 2026). Organiser: Navaratri Utsav Swagata Samiti. Prajavani, news report.
• Yellammanagudda Navaratri: special buses, Ayudha Puja and Banni (Yellammanagudda (Saundatti); Renuka Yallamma temple; Ghatasthapane 11 Oct 2026, 6 pm; Ayudha Puja (Khande) 20 Oct; Banni at Bannemma temple 21 Oct). Organiser: Temple administration; KSRTC (special buses from Belagavi and Saundatti). Prajavani, news report.

Bengaluru Rural

• Dasara cultural programmes at Kempegowda International Airport (Devanahalli (KIA); Terminals 1 and 2 (Dasara Gombe at T2 arrival forecourt); 12-17 Oct 2026; Togalu Gombeyaata on 16 Oct). Organiser: Kempegowda International Airport. The New Indian Express, news report.

Bengaluru South

Headquarters: Ramanagara.

• Chamundeshwari Dasara (10th year) (Harohalli; 11-24 Oct 2026). Organiser: Local organisers. Prajavani, news report.

Bengaluru Urban

Headquarters: Bengaluru.

• Dasara doll (gombe) exhibition (Bengaluru; Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Race Course Road (K.R.G. hall for inauguration); 11-20 Oct 2026; inauguration 11 am on 11 Oct). Organiser: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. Prajavani, news report.
• Gombe Habba (doll festival) (Bengaluru; Garuda Mall; From 9 Oct 2026). Prajavani, news report.
• Navaratri Nrityotsava 2026 (Bengaluru; Nayana auditorium; 11 Oct 2026, 9:30 am). Organiser: Pranavanjali Academy for Performing Arts. Vijay Karnataka, news report.

Bidar

Headquarters: Bidar.

• Nada Habba Dasara with Hutatma Dinacharane and Sharana Vijayotsava (Basavakalyan; Sharana Haralayya Gavi; From 11 Oct 2026 (ten days)). Organiser: Sharana Lingavanta Haralayya Peetha. Prajavani, news report.
• Navaratri festival at Kalika Devi Bhavani Mandir (Bidar; Kalika Devi Bhavani Mandir, Kumbarwada; 11-20 Oct 2026). Prajavani, news report.
• Dasara special trains Bengaluru Cantonment-Bidar (06589: 9 and 16 Oct 2026 (11 pm ex Bengaluru Cantonment); 06590: 10 and 17 Oct 2026 (4 pm ex Bidar)). Organiser: South Central Railway (Solapur division). Prajavani, news report.
• 79th Amba Bhavani Devi jatra mahotsava with Devi Mahatme purana (Belur (Hulsoor taluk); Amba Bhavani Devi temple; From 10 Oct 2026 to Hunnime; purana nightly for 15 days). Organiser: Jatra committee. Prajavani, news report.

Chamarajanagar

Headquarters: Chamarajanagar.

From 2013 the state government funded a district-level Chamarajanagar Dasara with events in front of the Chamarajeshwara temple; it was stopped in 2025. (source)

• Chamarajanagar Jilla Dasara (In front of Chamarajeshwara temple; 11-19 Oct 2026; inauguration 5:30 pm on 11 Oct). Organiser: Akhila Karnataka Kannada Mahasabha. Prajavani, news report.
• Raitha Dasara procession and agricultural exhibition (Chamarajanagar; From Chamarajeshwara temple via Pachchappa Circle to Dr B.R. Ambedkar Bhavan; 16 Oct 2026; procession 10.30 am). Organiser: Department of Agriculture, district administration. Prajavani, news report.
• Navaratri utsava with palanquin procession, Biligiri Ranganatha Swamy temple (Biligiri Rangana Betta (Yalandur); Navaratri 2026; palanquin procession night of 13 Oct). Organiser: Temple. Prajavani, completed.

Chikkaballapura

Headquarters: Chikkaballapura.

• Dasara Utsava (first edition) (Chintamani; Government Polytechnic ground; From 11 Oct 2026, 6 pm). Prajavani, news report.
• Dasara utsava with temple-replica pandal (Gauribidanur; In front of Shani Mahatma temple; Navaratri 2026 (dates not stated)). Organiser: Pinakini Youths. Prajavani, news report.
• Durga Mata Navaratri utsava (7th year) with Ganeshotsava (Chintamani (Narasimha Pete, ward 24); Narasimha Pete; 9-20 Oct 2026; daily puja, homa and cultural programmes). Organiser: Local youth organisers. Prajavani, news report.

Chikkamagaluru

Headquarters: Chikkamagaluru.

The Sringeri Sharada Peetham is the centre of Sringeri's annual Navaratri celebrations. (source)

• Sharannavaratri Utsava at Sharada Peetha (Sringeri; Sri Sharada Peetha; 10-22 Oct 2026). Organiser: Sringeri Sharada Peetha. Prajavani, news report.
• Navaratri Bombe Habba (doll exhibition) (Chikkamagaluru; Ranganna Kalyana Mantapa; 11-22 Oct 2026). Prajavani, news report.
• Kaduru Dasara (Near Kenchamba temple, Chatrada Beedi; 11-21 Oct 2026). Organiser: Sri Durga Seva Samiti. Prajavani, news report.
• Navaratri Durga Puja (38th year) (Kalasa; Durga Mantapa; 11-21 Oct 2026). Organiser: Sarvajanika Sri Durgapuja Samiti. Prajavani, news report.
• Navaratri Mahotsava (17th year) (Balehonnur; Durga Mantapa, Markandeshwara temple premises; 11-21 Oct 2026). Organiser: Durga Devi Navaratri Puja Samiti. Prajavani, news report.
• Sharannavaratri and Vijayadashami at Jwalamalini Devi kshetra (Simhanagadde, Narasimharajapura; Bastimath, Simhanagadde; 11-21 Oct 2026). Prajavani, news report.

Chitradurga

Headquarters: Chitradurga.

• Vijayadashami Ambinotsava (Hiriyur; 20 Oct 2026). Prajavani, news report.
• Mylaralingeshwara Swamy Sarapali Pavada (Hiriyur; 21 Oct 2026). Prajavani, news report.
• Navadurga installation (Dasara) (Hosadurga; Vinayaka Rangamandira; Navaratri 2026 (dates not stated)). Organiser: Durga Seva Samiti. Prajavani, news report.
• Mahalakshmi Ammanavara Sharannavaratri Mahotsava (Belaguru (Hosadurga taluk); Mahalakshmi temple; 11-21 Oct 2026). Organiser: Temple administrative board. Prajavani, news report.
• Anjaneya Swamy Dasara Mahotsava (Halekunduru (Hosadurga taluk); Anjaneya Swamy temple; Ayudha Puja 20 Oct 2026; Ambinotsava night of 21 Oct; Mullu Pavada 6.30 am on 22 Oct). Organiser: Temple administrative board. Prajavani, news report.

Dakshina Kannada

Headquarters: Mangaluru.

Mangaluru Dasara is centred on the Kudroli Gokarnanatha temple and features tiger, lion and bear dances. (source)

Pilivesha (tiger dance) is a coastal Karnataka folk dance performed during Navaratri, prominently at Mangaluru Dasara. (source)

• Mangaluru Dasara and Navaratri festival (Sri Gokarnanatha Kshetra, Kudroli (palace-style Darbar hall); 11-22 Oct 2026; inauguration 6:30 pm on 12 Oct; Aksharabhyasa 9 am on 20 Oct; Dasara procession from 4 pm on 21 Oct). Organiser: Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha Kshetra. Deccan Herald, news report.
• Navaratri Mahotsava at Mangaladevi temple (Mangaluru; 11-22 Oct 2026; Mahanavami 20 Oct; Vijayadashami with Vidyarambha and rathotsava 21 Oct). Prajavani, news report.
• Navaratri cultural programmes (Dharmasthala; Pravachana Mantapa opposite the temple; 11-19 Oct 2026, 6-9 pm). Prajavani, news report.
• Dasara Yoga Saptaha (Mangaluru (Mannagudde); Rotary Bala Bhavan, Mannagudde; 11-18 Oct 2026, 6-7 am). Organiser: Rotary Club Mangaluru North and Avishkar Yoga. Prajavani, news report.
• KSRTC Dasara Navadurga Darshana and other package tours (Mangaluru; Departs Mangaluru bus stand 8 am; 11-20 Oct 2026). Organiser: KSRTC Mangaluru division. Deccan Herald, news report.
• Navaratri utsava at Polali Rajarajeshwari temple (Polali (Bantwal taluk); 11-19 Oct 2026; Chandika homa daily; Navaratri puja 8 pm). Prajavani, news report.
• Mangaluru Dasara traffic advisory (Kudroli) (Kuloor Ferry Road / Kudroli Gokarnanatheshwara temple area; Until 21 Oct 2026; congestion expected on Kuloor Ferry Road daily from 4 pm). Organiser: Mangaluru City Police. Deccan Herald, official listing.
• Mangaluru Dasara Shobhayatre: troupes to confirm participation (Kudroli Gokarnanatha temple; Confirmation by 16 Oct 2026). Organiser: Kudroli Gokarnanatha temple. Prajavani, news report.
• Electrical safety advisory for Navaratri pandals (Mangaluru; Navaratri 2026). Organiser: MESCOM. Prajavani, news report.
• Liquor sale ban on Navaratri / Sharada procession days (Mangaluru and district; On each shobhayatre/procession day, 4 pm-midnight, in the respective areas). Organiser: Dakshina Kannada district administration. Prajavani, official listing.
• Sharannavaratri utsava, Vanadurga Devi temple (Subrahmanya; Vanadurga Devi temple (Subrahmanya Mutt); Navaratri 2026). Organiser: Subrahmanya Mutt. Prajavani, news report.
• 'Pili Parba' tiger-dance competition (5th edition) (Mangaluru; Nehru Maidan; 18 Oct 2026, till 10 pm). Organiser: Kudla Samskrutika Prathistana. The Hindu, news report.

Davanagere

Headquarters: Davanagere.

• Durgambika Devi Navaratri Mahotsava (Davanagere; Durgambika temple; 11-22 Oct 2026). Organiser: Durgambika temple trust. Prajavani, news report.
• Samuhika Dasara and Banni ritual (23rd year) (Harihara; Namadeva Kalyana Mantapa, Naduvala Pete; 11-21 Oct 2026; Durga idol installed 5 pm on 11 Oct). Organiser: Dasara Mahotsava Samiti. Prajavani, news report.
• District-level Dasara Kavigoshti (Channagiri; Brahma Kumaris hall; 11 Oct 2026). Organiser: Kedaralinga Hiremath, working journalists' association and Rangasourabha. Prajavani, news report.
• Nadahabba Dasara temple programmes (Nyamathi; Ammanamarada Devi temple and other temples; 11-21 Oct 2026, from 6 pm). Organiser: Temple committees. Prajavani, news report.

Dharwad

Headquarters: Dharwad.

• 74th Mahalakshmi Venkateshwara Kalyanotsava and Navaratri Utsav (Dharwad; Mahalakshmi Venkateshwara temple, Manakilla; 11-20 Oct 2026). Organiser: Utsava committee. Prajavani, news report.
• Sharadiya Navaratri Mahotsava at Tulja Bhavani temple (Navanagar, Hubballi; Tulja Bhavani temple, Gangadhar Nagar, Navanagar; From 11 Oct 2026; Mahanavami and Ayudha Puja 19 Oct; Vijayadashami 20 Oct with palanquin utsava and Shami puja at Banni Mantapa 5 pm, dandiya 7 pm). Vijayavani, news report.
• South Western Railway Dasara special train SMVT Bengaluru-Belagavi (stops Hubballi, Dharwad) (Hubballi / Dharwad; SSS Hubballi and Dharwad stations; 06563 dep. SMVT Bengaluru 16 Oct 2026; 06564 dep. Belagavi 17 Oct 2026). Organiser: South Western Railway. TV9 Kannada, news report.
• 11th Rajalakshmi Devi jatra mahotsava and Navaratri utsava (Sattur (Dharwad); Rajalakshmi temple, Rajajinagar, Sattur; Till 21 Oct 2026; Devi Purana 7 pm daily; 19 Oct homa 5 am, palanquin procession 8 am; Vijayadashami banni puja 21 Oct). Organiser: Rajalakshmi Temple Seva Samiti. Prajavani, news report.
• Navaratri Durga Daud with folk tableaux (Alnavar; Town streets; Navaratri 2026). Prajavani, news report.

Gadag

Headquarters: Gadag.

• Navaratri and Vijayadashami at Someshwara temple (Lakshmeshwar; Ghatasthapane 11 Oct; Ayudha (Khande) Puja 20 Oct; Vijayadashami Banni 21 Oct 2026). Organiser: Someshwara temple trust committee. Prajavani, news report.
• Dasara Devi Purana pravachana (Gadag; Nandishwara Matha; 11-20 Oct 2026, 6-8 pm). Prajavani, news report.
• Navaratri vahanotsava (Naragund; Venkateshwara temple; From 11 Oct 2026). Prajavani, news report.
• Navaratri utsava and Devi Purana (Gargipete, Betageri (Gadag); Eshwara temple; 11-21 Oct 2026; Devi idol procession and ghatasthapana 6 pm on 11 Oct). Organiser: Gargipete Seva Samiti. Prajavani, news report.

Hassan

Headquarters: Hassan.

• Navaratri and Dasara utsava of Chowdeshwari Devi (Hirisave; Chowdeshwari Devi temple; 11-21 Oct 2026). Organiser: Seva samiti. Prajavani, news report.
• Dasara Mahotsava and Banni at Swarna Gowramma temple (Madalu (Arasikere taluk); Swarna Gowramma Devi temple; 20 Oct 2026). Prajavani, news report.
• Sharannavaratri and Dasara utsava (Shravanabelagola; Hulla Sabha Mantapa, Bhandara Basadi; 11-21 Oct 2026; Saraswati alankara puja 6.30 pm daily; Ayudha Puja and vehicle procession on Navami; Kushmandini Devi utsava with Shami puja 2 pm on Dashami). Organiser: Shravanabelagola Jain Math (SDJMIMC Trust). Prajavani, news report.

Haveri

Headquarters: Haveri.

• Sharannavaratri Mahotsava (Haveri; Hakkala Mariyamma, Navadurga and Devi Panchayat temple near railway station; 11-20 Oct 2026). Prajavani, news report.
• Sharannavaratri Dasara utsava (Motebennur (Byadgi taluk); Dyamavva Devi temple; From 11 Oct 2026 (11 days); Devi Purana from 7:30 pm). Prajavani, news report.
• Yellammadevi Dasara Mahotsava (Bankapura (Shiggaon taluk); Pete Yellammadevi and Kote Yellammadevi temples; 11-22 Oct 2026). Prajavani, news report.
• 89th Hanagal Nadahabba Utsav (Procession from Tarakeshwara temple; programmes at Janata Girls High School grounds; From 11 Oct 2026 (9 days); Nadadevi procession 9 am on 11 Oct). Prajavani, news report.
• Sharannavaratri Devi Maha Purana pravachana and collective banni (Shiggaon; Gramadevi temple / Gramadevi Padagatti; 11-21 Oct 2026; collective banni 5 pm on 21 Oct). Organiser: Gramadevi Jatra Mahotsava Samiti. Prajavani, news report.

Kalaburagi

Headquarters: Kalaburagi.

• Navaratri utsava at Shivashakti (Navadurga) temple (Duttaragaon (Aland taluk); 11-21 Oct 2026). Organiser: Temple trustees. Prajavani, news report.
• 'Nagavi Dasara Vaibhava' Navaratri utsava (Chittapur; Sharanabasaveshwara temple, Varuna Nagar; 11-20 Oct 2026: ghatasthapana 11 Oct; Bharatanatyam 12 Oct; Dasara kavigoshti 14 Oct; Dasara sports 15 Oct; Vijayadashami 20 Oct). Prajavani, news report.
• Dasara utsava at Panchalingeshwara temple (Sedam; 11-21 Oct 2026; ghatasthapana 1.30 pm on 11 Oct; nightly pravachana and cultural programmes 8.30 pm; collective Seemollanghana 4.30 pm on 21 Oct). Organiser: Panchalingeshwara temple Sadbhakta Mandali. Prajavani, news report.
• KKRTC special buses to Tuljapur for Mahanavami/Dasara (Kalaburagi district depots; 8-28 Oct 2026). Organiser: Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation, Kalaburagi Division 2. Prajavani, news report.
• KKRTC additional Dasara buses (Bengaluru, Tuljapur and other places) (Kalaburagi; Taluk and district headquarters; 15-19 Oct and 21-24 Oct 2026). Organiser: KKRTC. Prajavani, news report.
• Kolhapur-Kalaburagi Dasara/Deepavali special trains: five extra stops (Till 15 Nov 2026 (five days a week, not Tue/Fri)). Organiser: Central Railway, Solapur Division. The Hindu, news report.
• Navaratri ghatasthapana at Ambabhavani and Banashankari temples, nightly dandiya (Kalagi; Ambabhavani temple (Bharatanur Road), Banashankari Devi temple and village temples; Navaratri 2026). Prajavani, news report.

Kodagu

Headquarters: Madikeri.

Madikeri Dasara, over a hundred years old, features four Karagas and ten mantapas depicting the slaying of asuras. (source)

• Madikeri Dasara - Dashamantapa and Karaga shobhayatre (Night of 21 Oct 2026). Organiser: Karaga samitis, Dasara Dashamantapa Samiti and Madikeri Nagara Dasara Samiti. Prajavani, news report.
• Karaga start (Madikeri; Pampina Kere; 11 Oct 2026, 5:30 pm). Prajavani, news report.
• Madikeri Dasara cultural programmes (Gandhi Maidan; From 12 Oct 2026 (inauguration 6:30 pm), evenings). Organiser: Madikeri Nagara Dasara Samiti. Prajavani, news report.
• Coffee Dasara (Madikeri; Gandhi Maidan; 13-14 Oct 2026 (opening 4 pm on 13 Oct)). Prajavani, completed.
• Makkala Dasara (13th year) (Madikeri; Gandhi Maidan; 16 Oct 2026, 9:30 am). Organiser: Rotary Misty Hills. Prajavani, news report.
• Gonikoppal Kaveri Dasara (48th year) (Dasara Maidan (Kaveri Kala Vedike); mantapas leave Umamaheshwari temple at 9 pm; 11-day festival; Makkala Dasara 12 Oct 9 am; multilingual kavigoshti 16 Oct 10 am). Organiser: Sri Kaveri Dasara Samiti. Prajavani, news report.
• Ayudha Puja (50th year) (Somwarpet; Private bus stand; 19-20 Oct 2026). Organiser: Vehicle drivers' and motor workers' association. Prajavani, news report.
• Navaratri utsava at Sri Rama and Chamundeshwari temple (Kambibane (near Suntikoppa); Sri Rama-Chamundeshwari twin temple; From 11 Oct 2026; Vijayadashami palanquin procession). Organiser: Temple committee. Prajavani, news report.
• KSRTC Madikeri Dasara one-day package tours (Madikeri bus stand; 11-26 Oct 2026; departs Madikeri bus stand 6.30 am). Organiser: KSRTC Puttur Division. Prajavani, news report.
• 34th year Ayudha Puja (Napoklu; From near old taluk office to Napoklu market premises; 20 Oct 2026; vehicle procession 1.30 pm, collective Ayudha Puja 4 pm). Organiser: Nalkunadu auto drivers and owners association and vehicle drivers association. Prajavani, news report.
• Mahila Dasara (Gonikoppal Dasara) (Dasara hall, Government Primary School ground; 14 Oct 2026). Organiser: Gonikoppal Dasara committee. Prajavani, completed.

Kolar

Headquarters: Kolar.

• Navaratri Mahotsava (Vemagal; Near Draupadamma Dharmarayaswamy temple; 11-20 Oct 2026; Durga installation 6:30 pm on 11 Oct). Organiser: Vinayaka Dharma Navashakti Balaga. Prajavani, news report.
• Sharannavaratri alankara and special puja at Kolaramma temple (11-21 Oct 2026; Mahishasura Mardini alankara on Vijayadashami 21 Oct (as stated)). Prajavani, news report.
• Navaratri Durga Utsav and collective Durga Puja (Kolar; Site behind Prabhat theatre; Navaratri 2026; Durga shobhayatre evening of 21 Oct). Organiser: Kolaramma Seva Samiti. Prajavani, news report.

Koppal

Headquarters: Koppal.

• Huligemma Devi Dasara Mahotsava (Huligi (Munirabad); Huligemma Devi temple and cultural stage; 11-20 Oct 2026). Organiser: Hindu Religious Endowments (Muzrai) Department and Huligemma Devi Kshetra Development Authority. Prajavani, news report.
• Dasara at Durgadevi temple, Hemagudda (Hemagudda (Gangavati taluk); Durgadevi temple, Hemagudda fort; 11-21 Oct 2026). Organiser: Temple administrative committee. Prajavani, news report.
• Sharannavaratri at Adishakti Durgadevi temple (Near Anegondi (Gangavati taluk); 11-21 Oct 2026). Organiser: Temple administrative committee. Prajavani, news report.
• Koppal Dasara Dandiya Utsav (first edition) (Taluk stadium; 17-18 Oct 2026, evenings). Organiser: District Athletic Association. Prajavani, news report.

Mandya

Headquarters: Mandya.

Raja Wodeyar I celebrated the Navaratri festival at Srirangapatna in 1610, the origin of the Mysore royal Dasara. (source)

• Srirangapatna Dasara (Jamboo Savari from Banni Mantapa near Kirangur circle to Sri Ranganathaswamy temple; 15-18 Oct 2026; Jamboo Savari 3 pm on 15 Oct). Organiser: Mandya district administration with Kannada and Culture Department. Prajavani, news report.
• Srirangapatna Dasara Yuva Sambhrama (Srirangapatna taluk stadium; 12-13 Oct 2026). Prajavani, news report.
• Srirangapatna Dasara Pradhana Kavigoshti and Vichara Goshti (Main stage, Sri Ranganathaswamy temple ground; 17 Oct 2026, from 10 am). Organiser: Dasara cultural programmes committee. Prajavani, news report.
• Kaveri Aarti (KRS (Brindavan Gardens); KRS Brindavan Gardens; 16-21 Oct 2026 (rescheduled from 11-16 Oct)). Prajavani, news report.
• Navaratri celebration (Srirangapatna (Chandravana Ashrama); Chandravana Ashrama; 11-22 Oct 2026). Prajavani, news report.
• Navaratri utsava at Kashi Vishweshwara temple (Maddur; Kashi Vishweshwara Swamy temple, old bus stand; 11-20 Oct 2026; daily programmes from 5.30 pm). Prajavani, news report.
• Srirangapatna Dasara wrestling (kusti) tournament (Taluk stadium; 18 Oct 2026). Prajavani, news report.
• Melukote Dasara and Jamboo Savari (Cheluvanarayana Swamy temple; 16-19 Oct 2026 (cultural programmes); 21 Oct Jamboo Savari). Organiser: Cheluvanarayana Swamy temples management committee. Prajavani, news report.

Mysuru

Headquarters: Mysuru.

Mysuru Dasara is Karnataka's state festival (Nadahabba), ending on Vijayadashami with the Jamboo Savari procession of Goddess Chamundeshwari in a golden howdah. (source)

• Mysuru Dasara 2026 inauguration (Chamundeshwari puja) (Chamundi Hill, Mysuru; Chamundeshwari Temple, Chamundi Hill; 11 Oct 2026, 11:50 am-12:13 pm). Organiser: Mysuru Dasara Committee, Government of Karnataka. Mysuru Dasara official site, official listing.
• Palace illumination and cultural programmes (Mysuru; Amba Vilas Palace and other stages; 11-21 Oct 2026; illumination 7 pm daily, cultural programmes from 5 pm). Organiser: Mysuru Dasara Committee. Mysuru Dasara official site, official listing.
• Dasara Flower Show (Mysuru; Kuppanna Park (Nishad Bagh); 11-21 Oct 2026, 9 am-9 pm). Mysuru Dasara official site, official listing.
• Aahara Mela (food festival) (Mysuru; Maharaja's College Ground; 11-25 Oct 2026, 11 am-10 pm). Mysuru Dasara official site, official listing.
• Yuva Dasara (Mysuru; Near Sri Jwalamukhi Tripurasundari temple, Ring Road; 13-17 Oct 2026, 5:30-10:30 pm). Deccan Herald, news report.
• Raitha Dasara (Mysuru; J.K. Grounds; 16-18 Oct 2026). Mysuru Dasara official site, official listing.
• Kambala (Mysuru; Kambala track near VTU College; 18-19 Oct 2026, from 9 am). Mysuru Dasara official site, official listing.
• Drone show (Mysuru; Panjina Kavayathu ground, Bannimantap; 17-21 Oct 2026, 8 pm). Mysuru Dasara official site, official listing.
• Mahanavami - Ayudha Puja and Gaja-Ashva Puja (Mysuru; Amba Vilas Palace; 20 Oct 2026 (timings as per the Palace)). Mysuru Dasara official site, official listing.
• Vijayadashami Jamboo Savari (Mysuru; Amba Vilas Palace to Bannimantap; 21 Oct 2026; Nandi Dhwaja puja 1:36-1:56 pm; Pushparchane 4:10-4:35 pm; procession leaves after 4:35 pm). Organiser: Mysuru Dasara Committee. Mysuru Dasara official site, official listing.
• Chamundeshwari Rathotsava (Chamundi Hill, Mysuru; Chamundeshwari temple, Chamundi Hill; 24 Oct 2026). Mysuru Dasara official site, official listing.
• Dasara Exhibition (Mysuru; 11 Oct 2026 - 8 Jan 2027). Organiser: Karnataka Exhibition Authority. Prajavani, news report.
• Mysuru Dasara Kannada book fair (Bharat Scouts and Guides ground opposite old DC office; 11-20 Oct 2026). Organiser: Kannada Book Authority, Kannada and Culture Department and Mysuru Dasara committee. Prajavani, news report.
• Rural Yoga Dasara (Nanjangud; Government Boys PU College ground; 18 Oct 2026, 6-9 am). Mysuru Dasara official site, official listing.
• Gaja Payana (Dasara elephants flagged off) (Veeranahosahalli, Nagarahole; 26 Aug 2026). Mysuru Dasara official site, completed.
• Navaratri Rangotsava theatre festival (Mysuru; Rangayana (Vanaranga); 11-19 Oct 2026; opening 11 Oct 6 pm). Organiser: Rangayana. Prajavani, official listing.
• Mahila (Women and Children) Dasara (Mysuru; J.K. Grounds; 13-16 Oct 2026; rangoli contest 13 Oct 6:30-9:30 am at Palace premises). Organiser: Mahila Dasara sub-committee. Prajavani, official listing.
• KSTDC 'Ambari' double-decker bus for Dasara illumination (Mysuru; Dasara 2026; day rides hourly 10 am-5 pm). Organiser: KSTDC. Prajavani, official listing.
• 'Dasara Cake Utsav 2026' (Mysuru; Jayachamarajendra school premises; 11-25 Oct 2026, 10 am-9 pm). Organiser: Dini Cine Creations. Prajavani, news report.
• Navadurga doll (bombe) display (Mysuru; Archaeology Museums and Heritage Department premises, Dasara Exhibition grounds (Doddakere Maidan); Dasara 2026). Organiser: Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage. Prajavani, news report.
• Lalitakala and Karakushala Dasara (Mysuru; CAVA (Chamarajendra Academy of Visual Arts), Siddharthanagar; 11-14 Oct 2026; opening 11 Oct 4:30 pm). Organiser: Lalitakala and Karakushala sub-committee. Prajavani, official listing.
• 'CM Cup' Dasara sports meet (Mysuru; Chamundi Vihar Stadium and other venues; 11-14 Oct 2026). Organiser: Dasara sports sub-committee. Prajavani, completed.
• Dasara Wrestling Championships (Mysuru; Multi-Purpose Stadium, Karnataka Exhibition Authority; 11-17 Oct 2026). Organiser: Dasara Wrestling sub-committee. Star of Mysore, official listing.
• 'Bahurupi' Dasara Kavigoshti (Mysuru; BM Sri hall, Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies, Manasagangotri; 13-17 Oct 2026; opening 13 Oct 10 am). Organiser: Dasara Kavigoshti sub-committee. Prajavani, official listing.
• Rail Museum extended timings for Dasara (Mysuru; Mysuru Rail Museum; 11-21 Oct 2026, 10 am-8 pm (open also 13 and 20 Oct)). Organiser: South Western Railway, Mysuru division. Star of Mysore, official listing.
• Dasara unreserved special trains (Bengaluru-Mysuru (Ashokapuram)-Chamarajanagar; KSR Bengaluru-Ashokapuram MEMU 19, 20 and 21 Oct 2026 and other specials). Organiser: South Western Railway. Star of Mysore, official listing.
• Navaratri yoga camp (Mysuru (Hootagalli); Vishwamanava Shikshana Hall; 11-18 Oct 2026, 6:10-7:10 am). Organiser: Karnataka State Yoga Teachers Welfare Association. Prajavani, news report.
• Navaratri alankaras and procession, Muthumaramma temple (Hunsur; Muthumaramma temple (grama devata); 11-21 Oct 2026; procession 21 Oct 12 noon). Organiser: Temple administrative committee. Prajavani, news report.
• Jamboo Savari tableaux from 16 districts and invited states (Mysuru; Jamboo Savari route; Vijayadashami, 21 Oct 2026). Organiser: Dasara tableau sub-committee. Prajavani, news report.
• Mysuru City Police Dasara visitor portal (road closures, parking, helplines) (https://mysurupolicedasaraportal.com; Dasara 2026). Organiser: Mysuru City Police. Star of Mysore, official listing.
• Two-phase Dasara security plan; helium balloon sale banned (Mysuru; Phase 1: 11-18 Oct 2026; Phase 2: 19-21 Oct 2026 (Jamboo Savari)). Organiser: Mysuru City Police. Star of Mysore, official listing.
• 60th Sri Devi Navaratri Puja, Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashram (Mysuru (Nanjangud Road); 11-22 Oct 2026; Chandi Homa and Ayudha Puja 20 Oct 7 am; Vijayadashami 21 Oct 9 am). Organiser: Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashram. Star of Mysore, official listing.
• Jamboo Savari day road closures (Mysuru; Sayyaji Rao Road (K R Circle to Bannimantap), Albert Victor Road and Palace ring roads, Ashoka Road and Dhanwantri Road, B N Road (Central Bus Stand to K R Circle); 21 Oct 2026, from 11 am). Organiser: Mysuru City Police. Mysuru City Police Dasara portal, official listing.
• Traffic advisory for vehicles from Bengaluru (NH-275) (Mysuru; Manipal Hospital (Kempegowda Circle) Junction and Ring Road; Issued 11 Oct 2026, during Dasara). Organiser: Mysuru City Police. Mysuru City Police Dasara portal, official listing.
• Dasara festival shuttle and 12 parking hubs (Mysuru; Hubs incl. Maharaja College Grounds, Oval Grounds, Bannimantap, Chamundi Vihar Stadium, Race Course, J K Grounds, Kalamandira, Scouts and Guides Ground, Manasagangotri, Nazarbad, Central Bus Stand, Ring Road (Bogadi); Dasara 2026; shuttles every 10 min, 9 am-11 pm). Organiser: Mysuru City Police. Mysuru City Police Dasara portal, official listing.
• Jamboo Savari route: daily anti-sabotage checks (Mysuru; Mysore Palace - Govt Ayurveda College Circle - Old RMC - Azad Circle - Torchlight Parade Grounds, Bannimantap; From 13 Oct 2026 until end of Dasara). Organiser: Mysuru City Police. Star of Mysore, news report.
• Heritage Dasara: heritage walk, cycle ride and tonga ride (Mysuru; Town Hall (Rangacharlu Memorial Hall) premises; 15 Oct (walk), 16 Oct (cycle ride), 17 Oct (tonga ride) 2026, 7 am). Organiser: Mysuru Dasara committee. Mysuru City Police Dasara portal, official listing.
• Yoga Dasara: state-level yogasana competition and Durga Namaskara (Mysuru; P. Kalinga Rao hall, Karnataka Exhibition Authority; Chamundi Hill foothills and temple premises; 16 Oct 2026, 8 am-6 pm (competition); 19 Oct 2026, 6-9 am (Yoga Charana and Durga Namaskara)). Organiser: Mysuru Dasara committee. Mysuru City Police Dasara portal, official listing.
• Dasara Air Show (IAF Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team) (Mysuru; Torchlight Parade Grounds, Bannimantap; 18 and 19 Oct 2026, 10.30 am). Organiser: Indian Air Force. Star of Mysore, news report.
• Drone show filming ban and no-drone zone (Mysuru; Torchlight Parade Grounds, Bannimantap; Drone show 17, 18, 20 and 21 Oct 2026). Organiser: CESC; Mysuru City Police. The Hindu, official listing.
• Dasara elephants' return journey (Mysuru; Mysore Palace to Veeranahosahalli; 22 Oct 2026, 10.45 am). Organiser: Forest Department / Dasara committee. Mysuru City Police Dasara portal, official listing.
• Medical camps and help for senior citizens and wheelchair users (Mysuru; Palace (North Gate), Bannimantap, Exhibition grounds (Doddakere Maidana), Chamundi Hill; Dasara 2026). Organiser: Mysuru City Police / district administration. Mysuru City Police Dasara portal, official listing.

Raichur

Headquarters: Raichur.

For about 25 years the Bhramaramba Devi Navaratri festival at Maski held a Mysuru-style Jamboo Savari using a Hampi temple elephant. (source)

• Nadahabba Dasara (Raichur; 20 Oct 2026). Organiser: Raichur Mahanagara Palike. Prajavani, news report.
• Bhramaramba Devi Sharannavaratri Utsav - procession by chariot (no Jamboo Savari this year) (Maski; Bhramaramba Devi temple; Navaratri 2026). Organiser: Temple trust. Deccan Herald, news report.
• Sharannavaratrotsava at Ambadevi temple (Ambamatha (Sindhanur taluk); 11-22 Oct 2026). Organiser: Ambadevi temple committee. Prajavani, news report.
• Sharannavaratri Devi Mahatme Purana and rathotsava (Bappur (Sindhanur taluk); Shambhavi Matha; 10-21 Oct 2026; rathotsava on last day). Prajavani, news report.
• 13th Sharannavaratri Dasara Mahotsava (Mamadapur (Raichur taluk); Gadhara Marikamba Devi temple; 11-21 Oct 2026). Organiser: Temple Seva Samiti. Prajavani, news report.
• Navaratri preparations and special pujas at city temples (Raichur; Ambabhavani temple (near Cross Bavi), Durgadevi mandir, Kencha Maremma temple and others; From 11 Oct 2026 (nine days)). Organiser: Temple committees. Prajavani, news report.

Shivamogga

Headquarters: Shivamogga.

Shivamogga Dasara is organised by the City Corporation, with elephants from the Sakrebailu camp carrying the Chamundeshwari idol in procession. (source)

• Shivamogga Dasara (11 days) - opening ambari procession (From City Corporation premises to Kote Chandika Durgaparameshwari temple; 11 Oct 2026). Organiser: Shivamogga City Corporation. Times of India, news report.
• Shivamogga Dasara Vijayadashami procession (21 Oct 2026). Organiser: Shivamogga City Corporation. Deccan Herald, news report.
• Makkala Dasara competitions (Shivamogga; Kuvempu Rangamandira and NES ground; 12 Oct 2026, 9 am). Organiser: Mahanagara Palike Makkala Dasara Samiti. Prajavani, news report.
• Yuva Dasara bodybuilding contest (Shivamogga; Kuvempu Rangamandira; 11 Oct 2026, 6 pm). Organiser: Sponsored by Shivamogga Mahanagara Palike. Prajavani, news report.
• Shivamogga Cine Dasara (14 Oct 2026). Organiser: Mahanagara Palike, Information Department and Cinemoge. Prajavani, news report.
• Huli Hejje-3 tiger dance (hulivesha) competition (Thirthahalli; Kushavati Banni Mantapa; 21 Oct 2026, 8 pm). Organiser: Huli Hejje Balaga. Prajavani, news report.
• Renukamba Dasara Utsava (11th year) (Chandragutti (Soraba taluk); Renukamba Kalyana Mantapa; 11-20 Oct 2026; cultural programme 6:30 pm on 11 Oct). Organiser: Renukamba Dasara Utsava Sanskritika Vedike. Prajavani, news report.
• Navaratri utsava at Sigandur Chowdeshwari temple (Sigandur (Tumari); 11-21 Oct 2026). Organiser: Temple administration. Prajavani, news report.
• Ranga Dasara (Shivamogga; Multiple venues in the city; 12-19 Oct 2026; inauguration 10.30 am on 12 Oct near Rangayana helipad). Organiser: Amateur theatre groups artists association. Prajavani, news report.
• Shivamogga Dasara Jamboo Savari elephants welcomed at Sakrebailu (Sakrebailu elephant camp; 8 Oct 2026). Organiser: Shivamogga Dasara committee. Prajavani, completed.
• Rameshwara Dasara (Thirthahalli; Tunga riverbank, Govt First Grade College, Kushavati Nehru Park; 17-21 Oct 2026; Mahila Dasara 18 Oct 6.30 pm; Kala Dasara 20 Oct; palanquin utsava with tableaux 2 pm on 21 Oct). Organiser: Dasara Utsava Samiti. Prajavani, news report.
• 'Navaratri Vaibhava' at Tuljabhavani temple (Shikaripura; 11-21 Oct 2026; Devi Purana every evening). Organiser: Temple. Prajavani, news report.
• Raitha Dasara - Raitha Jatha and farm exhibition (Shivamogga; B.H. Road - Sivappa Nayaka Circle - A.A. Circle - Nehru Road - Gopi Circle - Mahaveer Circle - Kuvempu Ranga Mandira; 15 Oct 2026). Organiser: Shivamogga Dasara committee. The Hindu, news report.
• Shivamogga Jamboo Savari route; elephants arrive (Shivappa Nayaka Palace - Gandhi Bazaar - B.H. Road - A.A. Circle - Nehru Road - Durgi Gudi - Allama Prabhu Park; 21 Oct 2026 (elephants arrived 15 Oct; training from 16 Oct)). Organiser: Shivamogga City Corporation. The Hindu, news report.

Tumakuru

Headquarters: Tumakuru.

• Tumakuru Dasara Mahotsava (3rd year) (Junior College grounds; Ranga Dasara at Gubbi Veeranna Kalakshetra; 11-21 Oct 2026). Organiser: Tumakuru district administration. Deccan Herald, news report.
• Tumakuru Dasara Kavigoshti (Junior College ground; 17 Oct 2026). Organiser: District administration with district Kannada Sahitya Parishat. Prajavani, news report.
• Tumakuru Dasara opening-day programmes (Junior College ground; University campus; Gubbi Veeranna Kala Kshetra; Town Hall; Amanikere; 11 Oct 2026: religious festival 9 am; art, knowledge and flower show 10:30 am; heli ride 11 am; Ranga Dasara 11:30 am; illumination and Ambari bus 7 pm; Tumakuru Karanji 7:30 pm). Organiser: District administration. Prajavani, official listing.
• School Ayudha Puja and Vijayadashami celebration (Tiptur; Kalpataru Central School; 9 Oct 2026). Organiser: Kalpataru Central School. Prajavani, completed.

Udupi

Headquarters: Udupi.

Navaratri is one of the two main festivals of the Kollur Mookambika temple. (source)

• Udupi Uchila Dasara (5th year) (Uchila (near Padubidri); Uchila Mahalakshmi temple hall; 11-21 Oct 2026). Organiser: Uchila Mahalakshmi temple management, with Kannada and Culture Department. Prajavani, news report.
• Navaratri Mahotsava at Mookambika temple (Kollur; 11-21 Oct 2026). Organiser: Temple management committee. Prajavani, news report.
• Sharannavaratri Mahotsava at Sri Durgadevi temple (Kunjarugiri (Shirva); Kunjarugiri Sri Durgadevi temple; 11-20 Oct 2026). Prajavani, news report.
• KSRTC Dasara package tours from Udupi (Udupi City Bus Stand; 11-20 Oct 2026, departs 7:30 am). Organiser: KSRTC Mangaluru division. Times of India, news report.
• 'Huli Parva 2026' tiger-dance competition (Navaratri) (Uppunda (Byndoor); Rathabeedi, Durgaparameshwari temple; 31 Oct 2026). Organiser: Sri Durga Tigers, Uppunda. Prajavani, news report.

Uttara Kannada

Headquarters: Karwar.

• Navaratri utsava at Marikamba temple (Sirsi; 11-20 Oct 2026). Organiser: Temple administrative board. Prajavani, news report.
• Durga Mata Daud (Dandeli; Starts from various temples across the city; 11-19 Oct 2026, 5-7:30 am). Organiser: Shiv Pratishthan Hindustan. Prajavani, news report.
• Navaratri programmes at Marikamba temple (Mundgod; 11-20 Oct 2026; cultural programmes from 8 pm). Organiser: Temple trust. Prajavani, news report.
• Sharannavaratri utsava at Bhuvaneshwari temple (Bhuvanagiri (Siddapur taluk); 11-20 Oct 2026). Organiser: Temple administrative board. Prajavani, news report.
• 5th Dandeli Navaratri Utsav (Durga idol installation) (Old City Municipal Council grounds; 11-19 Oct 2026). Organiser: Dandeli Navaratri Utsav Samiti. Prajavani, news report.
• Navaratri dandiya/garba and Durga idol installations (Karwar city and taluk; Sadashivgad Durgadevi temple, Shankar Math and neighbourhood venues; From 11 Oct 2026). Prajavani, news report.
• Navaratri utsava (3rd year), Sri Nagamasti Kshetra (Bhatkal (Mankuli); Sri Nagamasti Kshetra, Railway Station Road; Navaratri 2026 (invitation released 6 Oct)). Organiser: Kshetra administrative committee. Prajavani, news report.
• Navaratri utsava, Gangambika temple (Siddapura (Ravindranagar); 11-20 Oct 2026; maha mangalarati 1 pm, bhajans 6:30 pm). Organiser: Temple administrative committee. Prajavani, news report.
• Durga Daud (Haliyal; From Ganesh mandir to Durgadevi temple on day one, different route daily; 11-19 Oct 2026; starts 5:45 am daily). Organiser: Shiva Pratishthan Durga Daud Samiti. Prajavani, news report.

Vijayanagara

Headquarters: Hosapete.

• Chowdeshwari Devi Navaratri / Dasara utsava (Hoovinahadagali; Near Gavimatha; From 11 Oct 2026). Prajavani, news report.
• District-level Dasara Kavigoshti (Harapanahalli; Ambli Dodda Bharamappa First Grade College; 27 Sep 2026). Organiser: Amma Prakashana. Prajavani, completed.
• Hosapete keri Navaratri utsava with Kamalapura goddess palanquins (Neighbourhood (keri) shrines; Began 10 Oct 2026; 11 days in two keris, five days in others (as stated)). Prajavani, news report.

Vijayapura

Headquarters: Vijayapura.

• Sharannavaratri programmes at Ambabhavani temple (Kalakeri (Talikote taluk); 11-21 Oct 2026; Ghatasthapane 7 pm on 11 Oct). Prajavani, news report.
• 55th Tamba Nadadevi Navaratri Utsav (Tamba (Indi taluk); 11-21 Oct 2026; inauguration 10 am on 11 Oct; Navachandi homa 15 Oct; Tamba Dasara terebandi utsava 15 Oct). Organiser: Nadadevi Navaratri Utsav Samiti, with Ambabhavani Education Trust and Jagadamba Vidyavardhaka Sangha. Prajavani, news report.

Yadgir

Headquarters: Yadgir.

• Navaratri anushthana and Devi Mahatme Purana (Ennivadageri (Hunasagi taluk); Adishakti temple, Hiremath; From 11 Oct to Dashami 2026; Purana 7 pm). Prajavani, news report.
• Kembhavi Dasara Utsava competitions (Sept 2026). Organiser: Kembhavi Dasara Utsava Samiti. Prajavani, completed.
• Navaratri Devi Purana pravachana (Kakkera; Sadari Gatti (old bazaar); 11-20 Oct 2026, 7.30-9.30 pm). Prajavani, news report.
• 40th Nadahabba Utsav with Ambari procession (Surapura; Garudadri Kala Mandira; 11-19 Oct 2026; Ambari procession 11 Oct 4 pm from Venugopalaswamy temple; inauguration 8 pm). Organiser: Kannada Sahitya Sangha and Public Recreation Club. Prajavani, news report.
• 84th Nadahabba Mahotsava (Rangampete (Surapura); 12-16 Oct 2026; Bhuvaneshwari puja and procession 12 Oct 8 am; inauguration 6 pm). Organiser: Kannada Sahitya Sangha, Rangampete. Prajavani, news report.

How families celebrate across Karnataka

• Gombe Habba: wooden and clay dolls, often including the traditional Pattada Gombe pair, arranged on steps for the nine nights, with visitors invited for arishina-kumkuma and a small gift.
• Saraswati puja: books, musical instruments and pens are placed before the goddess and not used until Vijayadashami.
• Ayudha Puja: tools, machines, vehicles and computers are cleaned, decorated and worshipped; shops and workshops do the same.
• Vijayadashami: Shami (Banni) puja, Vidyarambha for young children, and the start of new ventures, classes or purchases.
• Food: festival menus vary by region, but holige (obbattu), payasa and chitranna are common on puja days.

For the full nine-night sequence, see our Sharad Navratri to Dussehra 2026 explainer and the October 2026 festival calendar.

Planning tips for 2026

• Decide early which Vijayadashami date your family follows, and tell relatives who are travelling: 20 and 21 October are both working weekdays.
• If you are going to Mysuru for the Jamboo Savari, plan for 21 October and expect very heavy crowds; book stays well ahead.
• Do not assume a district Dasara follows Mysuru's date. Wait for the organiser's 2026 announcement.
• Ayudha Puja falls on Tuesday 20 October on the Mysuru panchanga and on Drik Panchang; some other calendars keep it on Monday 19 October, so check before closing the shop or workshop.
• Diwali follows soon after, on Sunday 8 November 2026. See our Diwali 2026 guide.

Share the Vijayadashami 2026 blessing

As commonly told, Vijayadashami celebrates the victory of dharma over adharma, of light over darkness: Maa Durga triumphing over Mahishasura and Lord Rama over Ravana. For Hindus in Karnataka, from the lights of Mysuru to Banni leaves exchanged in the north, Dasara is a festival of goodwill shared between homes. Take a moment to send a blessing to your family, your elders and your friends, and let the joy of victory reach every heart you love.

Shami shloka for Vijayadashami

शमी शमयते पापं शमी शत्रुविनाशिनी। अर्जुनस्य धनुर्धारी रामस्य प्रियदर्शिनी॥

Shami shamayate papam shami shatru-vinashini, arjunasya dhanurdhari ramasya priyadarshini.

Meaning: The Shami tree takes away sin and destroys enemies; it held Arjuna's bow and is dear to Lord Rama. Many families recite this while offering Shami (Jammi) leaves on Vijayadashami.

Rama mantra to chant on Dussehra

रामाय रामभद्राय रामचन्द्राय वेधसे। रघुनाथाय नाथाय सीतायाः पतये नमः॥

Ramaya ramabhadraya ramachandraya vedhase, raghunathaya nathaya sitayah pataye namah.

Meaning: Salutations to Rama, to Ramabhadra, to Ramachandra the creator, to the lord of the Raghu clan, to the husband of Sita.

Vijayadashami 2026 messages to share

Happy Dasara to our dear family! May Maa Durga fill our home with courage, peace and love, and may every new beginning this Vijayadashami be blessed. 🙏 Share on WhatsApp

Dear Amma and Appa, your blessings are our greatest strength. On this Vijayadashami we bow to you with love and pray for your health and happiness always. 🌼 Share on WhatsApp

From our home in Karnataka to yours, Happy Dasara! Like the Banni leaves we share today, may our friendship stay golden and full of goodwill. ✨ Share on WhatsApp

Wishing you and your team a blessed Vijayadashami. May this Dasara bring fresh energy, clear thinking and success in every honest effort we begin together. Share on WhatsApp

May Maa Chamundeshwari, who conquered Mahishasura, guard you and your loved ones from every negativity. Wishing you a Dasara full of Shakti from Mysuru! 🔱 Share on WhatsApp

May Lord Rama's courage and righteousness guide your every step. As light triumphs over darkness this Vijayadashami, may dharma shine in your life. 🏹 Share on WhatsApp

A short Vijayadashami prayer

Maa Durga, Mother of all strength, and Lord Rama, protector of dharma, I bow before you on this Vijayadashami. Please give me the courage to face my fears, the wisdom to choose what is right, and the humility to serve others. Keep my family free from negativity, anger and fear, and fill our home with peace and love. Let your light remove the darkness within me. I offer myself at your feet.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Dasara 2026 in Karnataka?

Navaratri begins on Sunday 11 October 2026. The Mysuru panchanga, followed by the Mysore Palace, places Vijayadashami and the Jamboo Savari on Wednesday 21 October, while many other calendars, including Drik Panchang for India, mark Vijayadashami on Tuesday 20 October.

Why does Mysuru celebrate Vijayadashami on 21 October instead of 20 October?

Dashami tithi runs from 12:50 PM IST on 20 October to 2:11 PM IST on 21 October. The Mysuru panchanga follows the sunrise rule and picks the 21st, while calendars using the afternoon rule pick the 20th; neither is wrong.

What is the Vijay Muhurat in Bengaluru and Mysuru on Dasara 2026?

On Tuesday 20 October 2026 the Vijay Muhurat is about 2:02–2:49 PM in Bengaluru and 2:06–2:53 PM in Mysuru. Across Karnataka the window runs from about 2:01 PM in Bidar to 3:00 PM in Mangaluru, Udupi and Belagavi.

When is Ayudha Puja in Karnataka in 2026?

Families following the Mysuru panchanga keep Maha Navami and Ayudha Puja on Tuesday 20 October. Drik Panchang also lists Ayudha Puja on Tuesday 20 October; some other calendars mark Maha Navami and Ayudha Puja on Monday 19 October, so follow the calendar your household or temple uses.

Where is Dasara celebrated in Karnataka besides Mysuru?

Srirangapatna, Madikeri, Mangaluru and Shivamogga hold well-known Dasara celebrations, and coastal districts are known for Pili Vesha troupes. Their 2026 schedules have not yet been announced, so check local committees before travelling.

What time is the Jamboo Savari floral tribute in 2026?

The Jamboo Savari floral tribute in Mysuru is at 4:10–4:35 PM on Wednesday 21 October 2026 (Meena Lagna), followed by the torchlight parade the same day.

Editor's note

Editor's note (4 October 2026): Dates and Vijay Muhurat timings in this guide come from the Mysuru panchanga and Drik Panchang, and are calculated for each listed city. Srirangapatna, Madikeri, Mangaluru and Shivamogga Dasara schedules and the Hasanamba opening are not yet confirmed; organisers are still publishing 2026 flyers; we will update this guide.

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