Srirangapatna: The two-day Srirangapatna Dasara Yuva Sambhrama began at the Taluk Stadium behind the Government Junior College at the Fort Town of Srirangapatna yesterday.

Speaking after inaugurating the event, noted actress Aditi Prabhudeva said it was happy to note that Srirangapatna has continued the centuries old tradition of Dasara celebration which began since the times of Vijayanagar rulers.

Yuva Sambhrama has given a new look for Dasara in the historical town, she noted.

The actress also released the poster of Srirangapatna Dasara  on the occasion.

Mandya Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. Kumara, in his address, said that Yuva Sambhrama has been organised for the first time in Srirangapatna as a prelude to Srirangapatna Dasara. The event provided a platform for talented youths and artistes to exhibit their talent, he added.

Srirangapatna MLA and CESC Chairman Ramesh Babu Bandisiddegowda, SP V.J. Shobha Rani, Additional DC B.C. Shivanandamurthy, Mandya University Vice-Chancellor Kalpashri, ZP Deputy Secretary P. Lakshmi and other officials were present.

The two-day event concludes this evening.

Srirangapatna Dasara from Oct. 15 to 18

Meanwhile, Mandya DC Dr. Kumara said that the 4-day Srirangapatna Dasara would be held from Oct. 15 to 18.

Chairing a preparatory meeting at his office on Monday, he said all preparations for the Nada Habba is being made, with the designated officials asked to ensure no lapses in the tasks assigned to them.

Pointing out that the celebrations is expected to draw huge crowds from across the district and the State, the DC said that the officials are asked to ensure all civic amenities to artistes, artisans and other performers who take part in the event and that basic needs such as drinking water, toilets etc., are available and accessible to all.

Joint Director of Agriculture Jayaswamy, Food and Civil Supplies Joint Director Prateek Hegde, ZP Deputy Secretary Lakshmi, Tahsildar Vishwanath, Social Welfare Department Deputy Director Srinivas and other officials attended the Srirangapatna Dasara meeting.