As 2025 comes to a close, the royal city of Mysuru is gearing up for its flagship year-end event—the Mysuru Winter Festival 2026 (also known as the Maaghi Utsav). This 10-day extravaganza transforms the iconic Ambavilas Palace grounds into a floral wonderland, offering a perfect getaway for families and tourists during the Christmas and New Year holidays.
The highlight of the Palace Flower Show 2025–26 is a massive floral tribute to the Sringeri Sharada Peetham. This architectural marvel has been recreated using lakhs of fresh flowers and serves as the festival's primary attraction.
- Size: The replica is approximately 50 feet wide, 25 feet high, and 16 feet deep.
- Flowers Used: Crafted from nearly 4 lakh cut flowers, including roses, chrysanthemums, carnations, and gerberas.
- Other Floral Replicas: Visitors can also see floral models of the Preamble of the Constitution, environmentalist Saalumarada Thimmakka, and tributes to the Indian women's cricket team.
Festival Schedule & Visitor Information
The festival runs for 10 days, concluding with a grand celebration to usher in the year 2026.
