Mysuru Prepares For Grand Start To 2024 With Magi Utsav Celebration

As the year 2023 is near its end, Mysuru is bustling with preparations for Magi Utsav. The event caters to both locals and tourists. From December 22 to January 1, the Magi festival will serve as a central attraction for visitors during Christmas and New Year celebrations.

The upcoming 10-day Magi Utsav is set to dazzle attendees with a splendid display of fruits and flowers within the palace grounds, accompanied by electric lighting. Esteemed artists will contribute to the festive ambience with cultural performances. A carefully curated lineup of programs, organised by the Tourism Department and the Palace Management Board, ensures an enriched experience for all participants.

As Magi Utsav has begun, preparations are ongoing for the Brand Mysore Fest, strategically aligning with the expected year-end tourist influx. Slated for the first or second week of January, this additional festival aims to sustain the festive spirit. From December 18 to January 4, the traditional evening sound and light program at the palace grounds will observe a brief hiatus. The Mysore Palace Board oversees the Magi Utsav organization, while the Brand Mysuru Fest is coordinated by the Tourism Department.

For the last few years, the District Administration has organised the Cake Utsav alongside Magi Utsav annually. The Utsav is being held in collaboration with the Hotel Owners Association. Unfortunately, the Cake Festival, last held in 2019, faced disruption in subsequent years due to the COVID-19 pandemic,

The Cake Festival, last held in 2019, faced disturbances in subsequent years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following this, the event was cancelled the previous year. Presently, there have been no discussions or meetings regarding the potential resumption of the Cake Festival this year.

In the Magi Utsav, scheduled for an official inauguration on December 22 at 5 pm, Arjuna’s late elephant, Male Mahadeshwara Swamy, Somnath Temple, Hoysala Temple, and Shiva Temple will be adorned with flowers in a fruit flower show arranged by the Palace Administration. The event will also include cultural and musical programs.