The home town of the maharajas regains a flicker of its old glory every October during the Dussehra festival, when the heir of the old rulers of Mysore State is paraded through the streets on his golden throne, surrounded by gorgeously caparisoned elephants .
The Dussehra festival takes place in October with a parade that is viewed by many people.
The heir of the old rulers of Mysore State does not like to be seen in public.