Mysore/Mysuru, Sept. 30 -- Along with Jumboo Savari, Mysuru, popularly known as the Cultural Capital of the State, is bracing up for Ayudha Puja festival. Jumboo Savari is on Oct. 2 and Ayudha Puja, during which, weapons and vehicles along with prominent belongings from daily use are worshipped, is slated for tomorrow (Oct. 1).

What makes Ayudha Puja significant is its royal patronage, with the descendants of Wadiyars, the erstwhile rulers of princely State of Mysore, still practicing the custom and tradition, associated with the festival.

The markets in Central Business District, mainly Devaraja Market on Sayyaji Rao road, Vani Vilas Market at Agrahara, Nanjumalige and vegetable market on M.G. Road and other parts of the city, are brim...