{
  "id": 15309612,
  "title": "Fusion, devotion and star power strike a chord at Mysuru Dasara",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/fusion-devotion-and-star-power-strike-a-chord-at-mysuru-dasara",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T00:01:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/fusion-devotion-and-star-power-strike-a-chord-at-mysuru-dasara/article71588831.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mysuru Dasara 2026 saw a captivating blend of fusion, devotion, and star power as the celebrations took center stage. Prabhu Deva, the renowned dancer, performed a few steps after inaugurating the Yuva Dasara event, adding to the festive atmosphere. Music and dance performances added vibrancy to the festivities, drawing crowds to various venues throughout Mysuru.\n\nDoReMi Live Band presented a mesmerizing classical fusion performance at the Mysuru palace, captivating a large audience with their unique blend of traditional and contemporary music. The illuminated palace backdrop provided a visually stunning backdrop as the musicians transported listeners to a different musical world. Devotional music also played a significant role in setting a spiritual tone for the evening, with singer Sivasri Skandaprasad entrancing her audience with her melodic voice. The wife of Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya, Skandaprasad delivered a series of captivating devotional compositions that resonated with the audience.\n\nAt Yuva Dasara, the electrifying performance by the celebrated trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy was the highlight of the festivities. The trio enthralled the packed audience with a string of popular numbers, drawing loud cheers and prompting young dancers to join in the celebration. Shankar Mahadevan’s son, Shivam, joined the performers on stage, sharing the spotlight and further elevating the energy of the concert. The trio's popular hits commanded loud applause from the audience, who sang along and danced as one song seamlessly transitioned into the next, keeping the momentum high throughout the evening.",
  "summary": "Music and dance programmes add vibrancy to festivities as crowds throng venues",
  "key_points": [
    "Prabhu Deva performs at Yuva Dasara inauguration",
    "DoReMi Live Band presents classical fusion at Mysuru palace",
    "Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy's electrifying performance at Yuva Dasara"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Blending celebrity performances with traditional music and devotional songs transforms the festival into a multifaceted cultural spectacle that appeals to both spiritual seekers and younger, mainstream audiences.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}