Comprising mostly of the Hindu population, the city has a considerable portion of Muslims and Jains that speaks volumes about Mysore. The mixed religious culture of the city is reflected in the heterogeneous social customs and religious festivities of Mysore. People from different religious backgrounds participate with great enthusiasm and vigor in all the religious festivals of Mysore.
Dusshera is celebrated with added energy and vigor for a continuous period of ten days in Mysore. The city of Mysore wears a decorative look on days of special festive occasion of Dusshera which is observed with great ritualistic fervor and much pomp and show.
Reflecting the secular trends of the Indian society, the different religious communities of Mysore has been peacefully staying together since times immemorial. The indigenous local inhabitants of Mysore respect each other's religious sentiments and value the company of every religious group. The varied religion in Mysore portrays the rich religious fervor of the region.
Last Updated on 9/14/2011
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