Chief Minister Siddharamaiah, Dasara Chief Guest Hamsalekha and other dignitaries lit Cycle Pure’s 10-ft Akhand Jyoti atop Chamundi Hill this morning. This time-honoured ritual symbolises the start of the vibrant cultural and religious celebrations that will span over the coming days. The luminous lamp not only brightened the physical surroundings but also ignited the spirits of the people gathered, marking the beginning of a joyous and auspicious occasion.