Karnataka Chief Minister Inaugurates Dasara Flower Show in Mysuru

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar inaugurated the Dasara Flower Show at Kuppanna Park in Mysuru on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The show, themed "Festival of Democracy" (Prajaprabhutvada Habba), includes a 57-foot-wide, 20-foot-long, and 37-foot-high floral replica of the Vidhana Soudha, constructed with approximately two lakh red roses, 4,000 chrysanthemums, and 25,000 decorative leaves. Other exhibits feature floral representations of the national emblem, the Constitution, models of the three pillars of democracy, ballot boxes, electronic voting machines, and VVPAT units to promote voter awareness. A separate flower show is also held at Lingambudhi Botanical Garden.

The theme for the Dasara Flower Show 2026 was announced on September 8, 2026, with preparations for the floral installations beginning in early October. The inauguration by the Chief Minister coincided with the official commencement of the Mysuru Dasara festivities and the private Durbar of the Mysuru royal family, both starting on October 11, 2026.