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Masters Thesis | Urban and Regional Planning | Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026 | Pages: 1882 - 1902 | India
The Royal Route of Mysuru: Challenges and Urban Design Proposal of Mysore Dasara Procession Path
Abstract: The Mysore Dasara procession path, a 5-kilometer corridor from the Mysore Palace to Bannimantap, is vital to the city's cultural and economic life, drawing over 1, 32, 234 (Census -2011) culminating on Vijayadashmi on the 10th day in the month of Ashwini, 10 days from October 14 to 23 (2023), 1,35,456 between Oct. 1 and 10 (2024) However, rapid urbanism has led to functional and aesthetic deficiencies that detract from the heritage essence and limit the corridor's utility beyond the 10-day festival. This paper utilizes a comprehensive, documentation-driven methodology to analyze the existing urban environment and identify critical design constraints, including poor pedestrian infrastructure, inefficient Right-of-Way (ROW) distribution, and the challenge of sustaining year-round site activation. The study will propose a strategic urban redevelopment framework anchored in the principles of Tactical Urbanism. Key design interventions include redesigning the ROW to prioritize widened and accessible pedestrian spaces, creating flexible public amenities like Parklets and Pause Points for continuous civic engagement, and integrating interactive art and smart tourism initiatives. Ultimately, this framework seeks to establish a sustainable, inclusive, and pedestrian-centric urban model for Mysuru.
Keywords: Mysore Dasara, Urban Design, Junction redesign, RoW Redesign, Design proposal Public spaces, Parklets, pause points
How to Cite?: Neha S Kalshetty, Srikanth K. S, "The Royal Route of Mysuru: Challenges and Urban Design Proposal of Mysore Dasara Procession Path", Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1882-1902, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26328150303, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26328150303