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**Headline: Vibrant Rangoli Competition Marks Dasara Celebrations at Mysuru Palace**

**MYSURU, September 23, 2025** – Over 150 women participated in a colorful rangoli competition held on the forecourt of the Mysuru Palace on Tuesday, marking a vibrant start to the Dasara celebrations. Organized by the Department of Women and Child Development and the Women’s Dasara Sub-Committee, the event showcased a diverse range of artistic talent and creative themes.

MLA for Krishnaraja, T.S. Srivatsa, inaugurated the competition with floral tributes to an Arjuna elephant rangoli created by artist Puneeth from Kurubarahalli. Participants from across Karnataka demonstrated their skills, with rangolis depicting everything from traditional deities and cultural symbols to contemporary social issues.

Shwetha T.D. from Nanjangud taluk drew attention with her rangoli highlighting the dangers of mobile phone and social media addiction. Spandana from Mysuru celebrated the State government’s Gruha Jyoti scheme with her depiction of a woman and a lamp. Other impressive works included Nirmala from Tumakuru’s portrayal of Goddess Chamundeshwari, Sindhu Lakshmi’s depiction of Goddess Durga, Lakshmi from Davanagere’s statement on female pride, and Sunitha from Vijayanagar’s illustration of Nandi and a Shivalinga.

Rangolis featuring the Chamundi Hill gopura, Lord Ganesha within the Om symbol, the royal emblem of Gandaberunda, a peacock, a Dasara elephant, a chariot, and Balakrishna also captivated the attention of visitors. The competition underscores the rich cultural heritage and artistic talent of the region, setting a festive tone for the Dasara festivities.

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