Arial view of illuminated Jayachamarajendra circle and Mysuru palace in Mysuru. (Photo|Udayshankar S/ EPS)Trishika Kumari performing the ritual to her husband and scion of the erstwhile royal family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar at the Amba Vilas Palace. (Photo|Udayshankar S/ EPS)Though the government has taken over the Dasara celebrations, certain traditional rituals like Paada Puje still continue as the Mysuru Royal family conducts the festival as a private affair. (Photo|Udayshankar S/ EPS)The world-famous Mysuru Dasara attracts lakhs of people from across the globe. (Photo|Udayshankar S/ EPS)Janani Trust members welcoming foreign tourists at Mysuru Palace. (Photo|Udayshankar S/ EPS)Visitors enjoying the beauty of the replica of Lotus Temple made out of flowers on the opening day of Dasara flower Show at Kuppanna Park. (Photo|Udayshankar S/ EPS)Jamboo Savari procession: Twelve tamed and amiable elephants from four camps of Karnataka get the privilege of walking the majestic procession every year. (Photo|Udayshankar S/ EPS)