Mysuru, Aug. 9 -- Preparations are underway to make this year's Dasara illumination more dazzling than ever, with plans for striking displays along the Jumboo Savari route, major traffic circles and key event venues. The lighting - one of the most recognisable symbols of the world-famous Mysuru Dasara - is expected to draw lakhs of visitors and remain a highlight before, during and after the festivities.

At a preparatory meeting held at the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) Corporate Office in Vijayanagar Second Stage yesterday, Managing Director K.M. Munigopal Raju urged officials and electrical contractors to combine safety with innovation. "This year's display must be even more captivating than last year's. CESC is ...