Tableaux create awareness

Mysuru, Oct. 22 (BLU&DM)- The magnificently conceptualised and designed tableaux showcasing the speciality of their respective district, lent more colour to the grand Dasara Jumboo Savari procession in city yesterday. While the tableaux of districts showcased their theme focussed on cultural and geographical landscape, the tableau of Indian Railways showcased the development of rail engines over decades.

The tableau of Mysuru Zilla Panchayat showcased a model of Goddess Chamundeshwari sitting on the back of a sitting Lion with the Hill Temple and Nandi statue in the background.

The Hassan district tableaux showcased the Golden Howdah carrying elephant Arjuna’s Memorial and the district’s rich biodiversity, while Bidar district tableau highlighted the rich heritage of Sikh shrine, Bagalkot district’s tableau displayed the famed ‘Vyasana Mukta Jolige Swamiji’ (Dr. Mahanta Shivayogi Swamiji – The seer who launched movement for addiction-free society), Kolar district tableau showcased the district’s famed Someshwara Temple, Belagavi tableau showcased the district’s lesser known great warrior Belawadi Mallamma, Chamarajanagar tableau captured its rich forest wealth, religious shrines and folk traditions, Haveri tableau displayed its great philosophers and great littérateurs, Uttara Kannada tableau showcased its traditional arts and rich natural beauty filled with greenery.

Districts such as Dakshina Kannada & Udupi, Mandya, Tumakuru, Shivamogga, Bengaluru Urban, Yadgir, Bagalkot and Vijayanagar too showcased their tableau, highlighting the traditions and richness of their respective districts.

Also, several Government Departments and Bodies such as KMF (Karnataka Milk Federation), Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited, Food and Civil Supplies Department, KSOU, Kempegowda Development Authority, Indian Railways, KSRTC, Bengaluru’s Institute of Nephro-Urology, Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood, Labour, CSIR-NAL, Tourism Department, Bharat Jodo etc., too displayed their themed and well-designed   tableau. There were a few other private Bodies’ tableaux too. Among them were Karnataka Hotel Owners Association and KLE Educational Institutions of Belagavi.

Other States’ Tableaux

This apart, a few tableaux from other States too were part of the Jumboo Savari procession. Kerala showcased a dedicated cultural tableau, while Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation showcased a vibrant cultural tableau themed ‘Where stories never end.’ This was the first time that tableaux from other States took part in the Jumboo Savari. The procession featured a total of 53 tableaux and 50 artforms.

Minister Khandre announces Rs.1 lakh prize for Mandya tableau

Impressed by the design of Mandya tableau themed ‘Asmite – Stree Shaktiya Anavarana,’ Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) Eshwar Khandre announced a personal cash reward of Rs. 1 lakh to the tableau, which showcased a model of a woman breastfeeding her child and portrayal of the establishment of ‘Vatsalaya Kendra’ and Shishu Sanjeevini (Breast Milk Collection) Centres.

The tableau also showcased the Indian Blind Women Cricket team which won the World Cup for the first time in 2025, the drone that captured pictures of women working in fields, Use of AI in agriculture and innovations in farming. Totally impressed by the theme and models of the tableau, the Minister announced a personal cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh.

MLC Dinesh Gooligowda too lauded the tableau for its innovative design and said, he would appeal the Mandya district administration to display the tableau even after Dasara.

Army tableau & Navy band restricted to Palace premises

Mysuru, Oct. 22 (MTY&DM)- Though all State Government tableaux and art forms were allowed to take part in the Jumboo Savari procession for full length (up to Torchlight Parade Grounds), the authorities restricted some of the Armed Forces tableaux and Bands to the Palace premises, much to the disappointment of the waiting crowds along Raja Marga, the procession route.

The Indian Navy Band presented stirring marching tunes ‘Hum Taiyaar Hain’ and ‘Jai Bharat,’ in celebration of the pride, discipline and glorious traditions of our nation’s Naval force. However, this Band was limited to the Palace premises and terminated at Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple, just outside the Palace North Gate. The 13-member Indian Navy Band contingent from Naval Base, Karwar, represented the valour, honour and indomitable spirit of the Indian Navy.

The Indian Air Force’s Publicity Exhibition Vehicle (IPEV), popularly known as ‘Indian Air Force on Wheels,’ was terminated at K.R. Circle, which disappointed the crowd that had gathered all along Sayyaji Rao Road and other stretches of Raja Marga.

However, the Indian Navy’s tableau, which was one of the star attractions of the procession, showcased the vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ highlighting rapid strides in indigenous warship design, construction, technological innovation and combat readiness. The front of the tableau featured the western ghats, providing natural camouflage to Karwar Naval Base, with a Lighthouse serving as a navigational aid.

The centrepiece was the indigenous aircraft carrier  INS Vikrant, flanked by stealth guided missile destroyer INS Kolkata and DSV INS Vipun.

The Indian Army Band comprised the Madras Sappers Military Band and The Madras Sappers Pipes and Drums Band, which performed the marching tune ‘Vijay Bharat’, much to the relish  of the huge gathering.