# Drone show and lights snarl Mysuru traffic

> Grand illumination and a Dasara drone show brought Mysuru to a standstill on Saturday night, with the worst congestion around the Palace and Exhibition grounds.
- Title: Drone show and lights snarl Mysuru traffic · The Hindu
- Summary: Grand illumination and a Dasara drone show brought Mysuru to a standstill on Saturday night, with the worst congestion around the Palace and Exhibition…
- Keywords: mysuru, dasara, traffic congestion, drone show, illumination, mysuru palace, karnataka, news, politics, Drone, show, lights
- Source: The Hindu — https://thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/grand-illumination-drone-show-trigger-traffic-chaos-in-mysuru/article71599634.ece
- Author: The Hindu Bureau
- Published: 2026-10-18T12:44:42+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mysuru, dasara, traffic congestion, drone show, illumination, mysuru palace, karnataka, news, politics
## Crowds and drones gridlock Mysuru
Grand illumination and crowds returning from a Dasara drone show triggered massive traffic snarls across Mysuru on Saturday night, bringing vehicular movement to a crawl.
## Palace and Exhibition grounds worst hit
The worst congestion was reported in the city centre, particularly around the Mysuru Palace and Dasara Exhibition grounds, where the spectacular illumination drew large crowds.
## Transport hubs overwhelmed by festive rush
Heavy rush was also witnessed around the railway station and the Sub-urban Bus Terminal, with vehicles converging on the busy transport hubs amid the festive rush.
## Police face ongoing challenge through finale
Managing traffic around the Palace and other major attractions remains a key challenge for police during the festival, with the next two days expected to be even more challenging due to Dasara finale.
## Key takeaway

Mysuru traffic police struggled to manage massive congestion on Saturday night as crowds gathered for grand illumination and a Dasara drone show at the Palace and Exhibition grounds.