Mysuru district administration invites Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Swami to inaugurate Dasara

The Mysuru district administration extended an invitation to Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Swamiji, the spiritual leader from Gavi Matt in Koppal, to inaugurate the highly anticipated Mysuru Dasara-2026 festivities on October 11. G. Lakshmikanth Reddy, the Deputy Commissioner and Special Officer responsible for the Dasara festival, along with members of the Dasara Reception Committee, made the formal invitation to Gavi Matt on Sunday.

The delegation, comprising Koppal Deputy Commissioner Suresh Itnal and Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Varnith Negi, visited Gavi Matt in the afternoon. Additionally, Mysuru Zilla Panchayat CEO Yukesh Kumar, Secretary of the Chamundeshwari Hill Development Authority M.J. Rupa, and Deputy Secretary M. Basavaraj were part of the group.

Deputy Commissioner Reddy informed Swamiji that the inauguration of Mysuru Dasara-2026 would take place on October 11 and requested his presence at the event. The welcome committee presented flowers and fruits to Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Swami, and they felicitated him. After receiving the felicitation, the seer invited the Mysuru officials and members of the Reception Committee to partake in the prasada (holy food) at Gavi Matt.

Mysuru Deputy Commissioner Reddy and Mysuru Zilla Panchayat CEO Yukesh Kumar joined Koppal Deputy Commissioner Suresh Itnal and Zilla Panchayat CEO Varnith Negi for the prasada at the Matt. Following this, the Mysuru Deputy Commissioner and the Zilla Panchayat CEO ascended the hill to pay homage to the Kartha Gadde.

The Mysuru officials expressed their admiration for the green surroundings and clean environment of Gavi Matt. They also viewed photographs showcasing the annual Gavisiddeshwara Jatra, an event that draws a massive crowd and is renowned for its religious significance. The festival is often referred to as the "Kumbh Mela of South India." Koppal Deputy Commissioner Itnal elaborated on the unique customs of the Gavisiddeshwara Jatra, where thousands of devotees arrive carrying grains and agricultural produce.