PIB Analysis
Mysuru Dasara
Context:
- The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared glimpses of the Mysuru Dasara celebrations and lauded the commitment of the people of Mysuru to preserving their culture and heritage in a beautiful way.
About Mysuru Dasara
- Mysore Dasara is the Nadahabba of the state of Karnataka in India. It is a 10-day festival, starting with nine nights called Navaratri and the last day being Vijayadashami.
- This celebration dates back to the 14th century, during the rule of the Vijayanagara Empire.
- While the celebrations were halted due to the fall of the monarchy, they were restarted in 1610 with Raja Wodeyar I.
- According to Hindu mythology, the Chamunda Hills’ Goddess Chamundeshwari, commonly known as Goddess Durga, killed Mahishasura. The city of Mysuru was named after the slaying of Mahishasura.
National Lok Adalat
Context:
- National Lok Adalat will be held on 12th November 2022 across the country to despose off pending cases through settlement.
About:
- The phrase “Lok Adalat,” which translates to “People’s Court,” is based on Gandhian ideals.
- It provides the ordinary people with informal, affordable, and quick justice and is one of the elements of the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) system.
- In Gujarat, the first Lok Adalat camp was established in 1982 as a non-governmental, conciliatory organisation without any legal authority to make judgements.
- The Legal Services Authorities Act of 1987 granted it legislative status as a result of its escalating popularity over time. The Lok Adalats’ structure and operation are governed by the Act’s provisions.
Source PIB
