# Mysuru Dasara book fair opens for applications till October 5 2026-09-27T00:41:29+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Kannada Book Authority has invited applications from writers and publishers for book releases at the Mysuru Dasara book fair. Interested applicants can download the form from the KBA’s official website and submit it along with three copies of their books. The last date for submission is October 5. The book fair is part of the annual Dasara festivities in Mysuru. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The Mysuru Dasara book fair has been a fixture of the cultural calendar for over two decades, drawing publishers from across Karnataka. The Kannada Book Authority, which organises the event under the state's Department of Kannada and Culture, typically allots release slots on a first-come basis, with limited slots for new titles. For authors outside the major publishing houses, the October 5 deadline is the key hurdle: missing it means waiting another year for a Dasara launch. The number of applications received by the cut-off will indicate whether demand has grown or shrunk compared to previous editions. ## Coverage - deccanherald.com Tags: Dasara, Kannada Book Authority, Mysuru Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/mysuru-dasara-book-fair-opens-for-applications-till-october-5/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/mysuru-dasara-book-fair-opens-for-applications-till-october-5/#story-in-brief