Mysore/Mysuru: Former Chief Minister Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna (S.M. Krishna) inaugurated the 412th Dasara (Nada Habba) atop the Chamundi Hill in the auspicious Tula Lagna between 8.15 am and 8.45 am today. The inauguration signalled the start of Sharannavarathri which will conclude with Vijayadashami on Oct. 15.
The Agra Puja (first ritual) was performed to Goddess Sri Chamundeshwari where Krishna and Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai showered flower petals on Mahishasura Mardhini idol placed on a flower-bedecked silver chariot amidst chanting of mantras by priests. Later, Krishna lit the traditional lamp.
