Representing the rich and varied cultural traditions of the region, religion in Mysore comprises of a vast population of Hindus, Muslims, and Jains. The melting pot of different religious beliefs, social traditions and ritualistic customs, Mysore boasts of a rich indigenous culture which bears relics of the variety of religious communities of the place.

Comprising mostly of the Hindu population, the city has a considerable portion of Muslims and Jains that speaks volumes about Mysore. The mixed religious culture of the city is reflected in the heterogeneous social customs and religious festivities of Mysore. People from different religious backgrounds participate with great enthusiasm and vigor in all the religious festivals of Mysore.

Dusshera is celebrated with added energy and vigor for a continuous period of ten days in Mysore. The city of Mysore wears a decorative look on days of special festive occasion of Dusshera which is observed with great ritualistic fervor and much pomp and show.

Mysore observes other religious festivals of different religious group with same enthusiasm and energy. Upholding the traditional legacy and cultural ancestry of the region, Mysore boasts of a rich culture of peaceful co-existence of different religious groups. The numerous religious shrines that adorn the city of Mysore bear relics to the rich architectural splendor of the bygone golden era that has percolated to the modern society.

Reflecting the secular trends of the Indian society, the different religious communities of Mysore has been peacefully staying together since times immemorial. The indigenous local inhabitants of Mysore respect each other’s religious sentiments and value the company of every religious group. The varied religion in Mysore portrays the rich religious fervor of the region.