Rangayana’s nine-day theatre fiesta to add colour to Dasara

Rangayana, a prominent theatre and folk-art organization, is set to enrich the Mysuru Dasara celebrations with its annual Navaratri Rangotsava-2026. The nine-day festival, scheduled from October 11 to 19, will take place at Rangayana's Bhoomigeetha Rangamandira, adding a vibrant cultural touch to the annual festivities.

Organized as part of the 'Nada Habba' events, the Navaratri Rangotsava-2026 will showcase a diverse range of theatre productions and folk-art performances. The festival aims to offer theatre and art enthusiasts a delightful cultural experience during the busy festival season.

Kannada and Culture Minister Shivaraj S. Thangadagi will kick off the festival with an inaugural ceremony at 5 p.m. on October 11. The event will also feature a photographic exhibition highlighting Rangayana's theatre productions, inaugurated by the Kannada and Culture Department secretary, Manjushree. Notable chief guests include Mysuru Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikantha Reddy, Kannada and Culture Department director K.M. Vasundhara, and joint director Nirmala Mathapati, among others.

As part of the inauguration, Rangayana will honor Mysuru-based theatre artists with the prestigious 'Navaratri Rangagourava' award, recognizing their significant contributions to the world of theatre. Rangayana's director, Satish Tiptur, deputy director M.D. Sudarshan, and other esteemed members will participate in the program.

Rangayana has called upon theatre lovers and the general public to extend their support to the festival. The organization encourages everyone to participate in this enriching cultural experience during the Mysuru Dasara celebrations.