Bannimantap Parade Grounds

Highway Circle in Bannimantap

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.[citation needed]

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

References

  1. ^ "Pin Code: BANNIMANTAP, MYSORE, KARNATAKA, India, Pincode.net.in". pincode.net.in.
  2. ^ a b "Why Dasara procession culminates at Bannimantap - Times of India".
  3. ^ a b "Howdah jumbo: It's Arjuna again". 28 September 2017. Archived from the original on 6 October 2017.
  4. ^ "Mysore Dussehra 2017: The Grand Festive Celebration in the Royal City of Mysuru".
  5. ^ Ramakanth, Rudrapatnam S. (28 September 2017). "The Maharaja's day out" – via www.thehindu.com.
  6. ^ Bennur, Shankar (19 September 2014). "Dasara air show may make a comeback" – via www.thehindu.com.
  7. ^ "Government keen on reviving air show this Dasara". 21 September 2017 – via www.thehindu.com.