Mysuru officials invite Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Swami to open Dasara
The Mysuru district administration has formally invited Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Swami of Gavi Matt in Koppal to inaugurate the 2026 Mysuru Dasara celebrations on October 11. A delegation led by Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy visited the Matt, presented the invitation and discussed the religious traditions associated with its annual jatra.
The Mysuru district administration has invited Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Swami of Gavi Matt in Koppal to inaugurate the Mysuru Dasara-2026 celebrations on October 11. Mysuru Deputy Commissioner and Dasara Special Officer G. Lakshmikanth Reddy led a delegation to Gavi Matt on Sunday to formally present the invitation.
The group included members of the Dasara Reception Committee, Koppal Deputy Commissioner Suresh Itnal and Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Varnith Negi. The delegation reached the Matt at about 2 p.m. Mysuru Zilla Panchayat CEO Yukesh Kumar, Chamundeshwari Hill Development Authority secretary M.J.
Rupa and deputy secretary M. Basavaraj were also present. Reddy told the seer that the inauguration would take place on October 11 and requested him to attend and open the festival.
Members of the welcome committee presented flowers and fruits and felicitated Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Swami. The seer invited the Mysuru officials and reception committee members to have prasada at the Matt. Reddy and Kumar later joined the Koppal officials for the meal.
The Mysuru representatives subsequently climbed the hill and had darshan of the Kartha Gadde. The delegation expressed appreciation for the Matt’s green surroundings and clean environment. Officials also viewed photographs of the annual Gavisiddeshwara Jatra, which attracts a large gathering and is described in the source material as having major religious significance.
Itnal explained the jatra’s traditions to the Mysuru delegation. The event draws large numbers of devotees who visit the Matt carrying grains and other agricultural produce. The invitation is part of preparations for the Mysuru Dasara celebrations.
The source material does not say whether the seer has formally accepted the invitation, only that the district administration requested him to inaugurate the festival.
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