Mysuru: Prior to the start of the Dasara procession from the Palace, the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari (Utsava Murthy) was brought in a grand procession from Chamundeshwari Temple atop the Hill to the Palace on Sunday. On Vijayadashami day, the puja and other customary rituals to the presiding deity began as early as 5.30 am with the performance of Rudrabhisheka, Panchamrutabhisheka, Kunkumarchane etc., Later, the deity was performed Pushpalankara and special puja.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife Parvathi and daughter-in-law Smitha took part in the rituals and offered their obeisance to the deity.
