Mysuru: The heritage city, which will be hosting Dasara festivities from Sept. 21 to 30, came to a grinding halt today as no Dasara-related works were carried out on account of Mahalaya Amavasya.
The Dasara elephants, led by Arjuna, which have been rehearsing for the Jumboo Savari (Sept. 30), stayed indoors as there were no rehearsals. The break came as a big relief for both mahouts and kavadis, who have been working tirelessly for this year’s grand procession. This apart, the Central Business District, which is always abuzz with activities, wore a deserted look owing to public holiday.
