63-year-old woman wins top prize in Dasara rangoli contest

A 63-year-old woman from Mysuru, Sarasamma, won the first prize in the State-level rangoli competition organised on the Mysuru Palace premises on Tuesday as part of the Women and Children’s Dasara celebrations.

More than 265 women from different districts of the State participated in the competition, displaying their artistic skills through colourful and traditional rangoli designs that reflected the cultural heritage and festive spirit of Mysuru Dasara.

The competition was inaugurated by Krishnaraja MLA T.S. Srivatsa.

Speaking on the occasion, he said women had participated enthusiastically, arriving on the Palace premises early in the morning to celebrate Navaratri through their artistic expressions. The participants drew rangoli designs inspired by the Navadurga and incorporated nine varieties of grains, adding a traditional touch to the competition.

The vibrant rangoli designs in the courtyard in front of the Palace attracted the attention of visitors and tourists.

Sarasamma bagged the first prize, while Savithri of Gaminahalli in Srirangapatna taluk secured the second prize. Mala, a resident of Vijayanagar in Mysuru, won the third prize.

Certificates were distributed to all participants.

Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikantha Reddy, Additional Deputy Commissioner R. Aishwarya, Women and Children’s Dasara Sub-Committee chairperson Chudamani, secretary R. Nagaraj and deputy special officer K.G.S. Savitha were among those present.