The practice of bringing the idol of goddess Chamundeshwari from Chamundi Hills to the palace in a procession is set to be a new tradition and a permanent feature in the future editions of Mysuru Dasara.
This practice was started last year and was well received by the public as it provided an opportunity for a large number of people to get a glimpse of the deity that takes part in the Jamboo Savari. Otherwise, they had to be part of the large crowd that watches the Dasara procession to get a glimpse of the idol.
It is the same idol which is used for inauguration of the Dasara festival and used to be brought in a vehicle without fanfare and taken to the palace. After special rites and rituals it used to be placed in the golden howdah which would be carried by the designated elephant.
