Yuva Dasara that resurrected the 10-day festivities is extending its ambit hosting state-level inter-collegiate cultural competitions and a talent search Mysore Idol.

Palace music fest will be winded up on October 15 so that a day's gap is extended to make final preparations for Jumboo Savari and the number of venues showcasing cultural programmes will be cut.

Rather than allowing the visitors to choose from many options, this is aimed at attracting them to these programmes.

The cultural programmes will not be restricted to evenings alone as closed auditoriums will be utilized during day time.

The food mela will be decentralized with the venues having food stalls. The evening programmes will be hosted at the Mysore Palace and Maharajas grounds besides Yuva Dasara at open air theatre at Manasa Gangotri. The adventure sports are making a comeback. The full dress rehearsals of Jumboo Savari on October 16 will help an additional 25,000 visitors to witness the grandeur even if they cannot take part the next day.

This Dasara, there will be no bouquets and garlands presented to VIPs. Instead, they will be given flowers and the amount saved will be donated to old age home or orphanage. While scanning Dasara expenses Gupta got to know that substantial money is spent for honouring the VIPs. He discussed the issue with the minister. Both of them have agreed to cut it down.