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**Belagavi District’s Temple Tableau Wins Accolades at Mysuru Dasara**
**BELAGAVI, October 5, 2025** – A tableau showcasing the Sri Mahakali Mayakka Devi Temple, created by the Belagavi district administration, has secured the third prize at the recent Mysuru Dasara celebrations. The visually striking float featured three-dimensional representations of the deity, Mayakka Devi, and the historic stone temple located in Chinchali village, Belagavi.
The tableau was a part of the grand Dasara procession, which included a record 58 floats from across districts, state government departments, and corporations, each conveying a unique message. According to officials, this year marked the largest number of tableaux ever presented at the annual event.
The winning tableau was meticulously crafted by a team of artists led by B.S. Gasti. “We wanted to depict the history and cultural heritage of Belagavi district through the tableau. Our efforts have borne fruit,” commented Zilla panchayat CEO Rahul Shindhe. Project Director Ravi Bangarappanavar oversaw the commissioning and supervision of the project. The award underscores the significance of representing regional culture in national celebrations.
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