Prior to the major Mysuru Dasara 2026 celebrations, on several important dates, restrictions on entry to the Mysuru Palace have been announced due to royal ceremonies, private events, and preparations for Dasara.
The restrictions are to facilitate important events associated with the annual Dasara celebrations and the management of ceremonial activities inside the palace premises.
On October 5, October 11, October 20, and October 21, visitors will face entry restrictions, and another date is associated with the post-Dasara ceremonial process.
The Mysuru Palace is one of the main attractions during the Dasara season, with a large number of tourists and visitors. So these restrictions are important for people who are going to visit the palace during the festival season.
On October 5, palace entry will be restricted
The first major restriction will be observed on October 5 when the Ratna Khachita Simhasana, or the jewel-studded royal throne, will be assembled inside the palace.
The throne assembly will take place from 10 am to 1 pm.
As the throne is being built, entry to the palace will be restricted during this period. Such an activity is fundamental to preparations for the Dasara celebrations.
Visitors planning a trip to the Mysuru Palace on October 5 should know about the restriction and plan their time.
Restriction on October 11
Another entry restriction is declared on October 11.
On that day, a private programme will start at the palace from 10 am. As the programme takes place inside the palace premises, general visitors will be restricted.
October 11 is also an important date in the Mysuru Dasara 2026 calendar, with the grand festival inauguration around this time.
The restriction is designed to facilitate the smooth operation of the private programme and the arrangements in the palace.
Mahanavami and Ayudha Puja on October 20
There will also be entry restrictions on October 20, which is Mahanavami and Ayudha Puja during the Dasara celebrations.
Mahanavami and Ayudha Puja are significant ceremonial occasions during Mysuru Dasara. The palace is still a central site for traditional rituals and associated activities during the festival.
Due to the ceremonies and security arrangements, general entry to the palace will be restricted on the day.
Visitors should consider the restrictions before they go to the palace on October 20.
Vijayadashami Restrictions on October 21
The most important day of the Mysuru Dasara celebrations, Vijayadashami, falls on October 21, 2026.
The palace entry will be restricted on this day due to various ceremonial events and arrangements with Vijayadashami.
The day is also the culmination of the annual Dasara festivities, and we will be hosting large traditional events in Mysuru. Many of our preparations and security measures are in place for regular tours to the palace.
Throne Immersion and Relocation
The information also mentions the ceremonial dismantling of the throne and its relocation to the security room following the Dasara festivities.
The throne is dismantled after its ceremonial use during the festival and moved back to a secure location as part of the post-Dasara process.
Visitors planning trips to Mysuru during and after the Dasara festival are advised to check the latest palace entry information before arriving.
Tourists are advised to plan Palace Visits
The Mysuru Palace has a huge number of tourists in the Dasara season, so planning is important.
The restrictions are aimed at certain ceremonial events, private programmes and security arrangements and not a general closure of the festival as is being projected.
Therefore, they can plan their palace visit around the restricted dates and timings.
Dasara 2026 celebrations in Mysuru are expected to bring significant attention to the city as preparations are underway for the annual cultural festival. Many ceremonies are held in the palace for the traditional Dasara, and the entry restrictions should be an important update for tourists and residents.
Visitors should keep in mind the announced dates such as October 5, October 11, October 20, and October 21 when planning their Mysuru itinerary during Dasara.
