Mysore/Mysuru, Nov. 7 -- The Dasara Exhibition Grounds, which is drawing large crowds since the day it was opened to the public this year, will soon have a new addition aimed at keeping the venue active throughout the year.

While the exhibition typically runs for about 90 days during and after Dasara, the grounds remain dormant for the rest of the year.

To change that, the Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA) has built an innovative 'Rajiv Gandhi Dragon Pond' at a cost of Rs. 5 crore, designed to draw visitors 365 days a year. The new attraction will be inaugurated shortly by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

KEA Chairman Ayub Khan, who has already enhanced the Exhibition Grounds with features such as the musical fountain, Belur-Halebeedu-s...