 Mahishasura is the demon whose slaying by the Goddess gave the city the name Mysuru.The Mysuru tradition celebrates the warriors and the state fighting for the good during this festival, ritually worshipping and displaying the state sword, weapons, elephants, horses along with Hindu Devi goddess in her warrior form (predominantly) as well as the Vishnu avatar Rama.The ceremonies and a major procession is traditionally presided by the king of Mysuru.