The first day of Yuva Dasara in Mysuru witnessed an overwhelming response with more than a lakh of audience as the event moved out of its usual venue to accommodate more people. Singer Shreya Ghoshal's performance mesmerized the crowd, while Kannada playback singer Vasuki Vaibhav also enthralled the audience. Actresses Janvi Rayala and Manvitha Harish performed a sizzling dance to popular Kannada songs. The event was inaugurated by Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar, who emphasized on the celebration of Karnataka's culture and tradition. The District Administration and Police ensured tight security for the event to avoid any untoward incidents.