Sabarimala Sree Ayyappa Pooja Samithi has organised Navaratri Dasara Celebrations at Sri Ayyappa Swamy and Sri Guruvayurappan Temple, foot of Chamundi Hill, Mysuru, as follows: Oct. 19: Pavitra Grantha Puja and Pustaka Puja. Devotees must submit their sacred books to the temple office before 5.30 pm on Oct. 19. 

Oct. 20: Ayudha Puja. Oct. 21- 8 am: Saraswathi Puja (Vidhyarambham/ Akashara Abhyasa). Children above 3 years of age can participate. For details, contact Ph: 0821-2484688 or Mob: 93428-20188, according to a press release.