Multiple attractions draw visitors to Dasara Exhibition Ground in Mysuru
The Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA) has expanded attractions at Mysuru’s Dasara Exhibition Ground to keep visitors engaged year‑round, adding features such as a dragon‑themed pond and a claimed longest musical fountain in South India. Enhanced infrastructure, daily cleaning and standby safety services aim to make the venue a permanent leisure hub for tourists and locals alike.
- ✓The Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA) has expanded attractions at Mysuru’s Dasara Exhibition Ground to keep visitors engaged year‑round, adding features such as a dragon‑themed pond and a claimed longest musical fountain in South India.
- ✓Key attractions include an 800‑metre‑long musical fountain, touted as the longest in South India, which stages four evening shows between 7 p.m.
- ✓Enhanced infrastructure, daily cleaning and standby safety services aim to make the venue a permanent leisure hub for tourists and locals alike.
The Dasara Exhibition Ground in Mysuru, traditionally a weekend hotspot during the Dasara festivities, is now being promoted as a year‑round destination by the Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA). KEA Chairman Ayub Khan told The Hindu that recent upgrades focus on innovation and public convenience, positioning the venue as a comprehensive entertainment complex.
Key attractions include an 800‑metre‑long musical fountain, touted as the longest in South India, which stages four evening shows between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. featuring six different songs. The newly introduced Rajiv Gandhi Dragon Pond offers boating on ten small boats and a laser show that projects a fire‑breathing dragon silhouette. Additional highlights are a flower replica of Disneyland, a peacock‑feather light formation, a mermaid show, a 3D dome exhibition, and an amusement park with giant wheels. The KEA has also installed interlocking pavers to reduce dust and improve walkability, especially after rain, and maintains daily cleaning, food‑hygiene checks, ample toilets, and standby security, ambulance and fire services.
The enhancements come as the traditional Dasara celebrations have concluded, prompting KEA to retain visitor interest beyond the festival period. By offering diverse attractions that cater to all age groups and income levels, the authority hopes to boost tourism, support local vendors, and generate sustained economic activity in Mysuru and the wider Karnataka region.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | ENTERTAINMENT |
| Jurisdiction | KA State |
| Publication Date | 26 October 2026 |