Mysuru: Nearly a week after the grand finale of this year’s Dasara celebrations, Mysuru remains packed with tourists flocking to the city’s central areas to enjoy the dazzling illuminations with their families and friends.

The District Administration’s decision to extend the lighting around iconic spots such as Mysore Palace, KR Circle, Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Circle, Chamaraja Circle and the connecting roads — Devaraja Urs Road, Albert Victor Road, Bengaluru-Nilgiri Road near Jayamarthanda Gate and the Dasara Exhibition — has kept crowds coming.

Tourists are eagerly capturing selfies and videos of the illuminated streets to share on social media.

The City Police have implemented one-way traffic between 4 pm and midnight on the roads leading to these key locations till Oct. 23.

However, on Thursday, the rule was relaxed until 7.30 pm due to lighter traffic. Meanwhile, street vendors are taking full advantage of the influx, selling balloons, flowers, toys and street food to the delighted crowds.