The RSS is awaiting police permission for Vijayadashami processions in parts of Karnataka, including Tumakuru, while conditional approval has been granted in Kalaburagi. A procession and public convention are planned in Hubballi amid debate over state permission requirements for processions
Mysuru’s 11-day Dussehra festivities culminate in the Vijayadashami procession, featuring caparisoned elephants, cultural tableaux and traditional ceremonies. Prashantha is set to carry the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari in a golden howdah as dignitaries and crowds gather for Jamboo Savari
