Bannimantap Parade Grounds Explained

Bannimantap is an historical place in the Indian city of Mysore, Karnataka, India.^{[1] [2] [3]} where the world famous Mysore Dasara Jumbo Savari parade marks the end and after which cultural programmes are host every year on Vijayadashami in the presence of the Governor of Karnataka, Chief Minister of Karnataka and other Council of Ministers of the Govt. of Karnataka.

Etymology

Bannimantap is derived from the word banni mara which means Prosopis cineraria tree in Kannada language. Whereas Mantapa or mandapa in the Indian architecture means outdoor hall or pavilion for the public rituals.

History

Historical evidences of more than 400 years indicate Maharajas of Mysore offered pooja to the Bannimara (Banni Tree) located in the northern part of the Mysore (the present day Bannimantap).^{[2] [4] [5]}

Current use

The Mysore Dasara festivities are carried out at this venue which features the Dasara Air Show.^{[3] [6] [7]}

See also

• Hanumanthanagar
• Naidu Nagar
• Hebbal
• Hale Kesare
• Mandi Mohalla

Notes and References

1. Web site: Pin Code: BANNIMANTAP, MYSORE, KARNATAKA, India, Pincode.net.in. pincode.net.in.
2. Web site: Why Dasara procession culminates at Bannimantap - Times of India.
3. Web site: Howdah jumbo: It's Arjuna again. https://web.archive.org/web/20171006225945/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/280917/howdah-jumbo-its-arjuna-again.html. dead. 6 October 2017. 28 September 2017.
4. Web site: Mysore Dussehra 2017: The Grand Festive Celebration in the Royal City of Mysuru.
5. Web site: The Maharaja's day out. Rudrapatnam S.. Ramakanth. 28 September 2017. www.thehindu.com.
6. Web site: Dasara air show may make a comeback. Shankar. Bennur. 19 September 2014. www.thehindu.com.
7. Web site: Government keen on reviving air show this Dasara. 21 September 2017. www.thehindu.com.