Mysuru royal family denies reports of 11-day Dasara fete
In a press note, the royal family member stated that while the Dasara festival is typically observed over nine days, there have been several instances in the past when the celebrations lasted for more days.
"The calendar (almanac or panchanga) followed by the Mysuru Palace for all festivals, including Dasara, is based on the lunar calendar. Variations in the duration of the festival arise due to astronomical factors — specifically, the movement of the Sun and the Moon — which determine the alignment of the lunar days/ dates," she explained.
"Dasara was celebrated over 11 days even earlier in 1920, 1929, 1953, 1962, 1980, 1990, 1998, 2000, 2015, and 2016," the release added.
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