He weaves ‘Gandabherunda’ saree non-stop for 36 hours By M.B. Pavan Murthy In a world increasingly dominated by advanced automation, traditional craftsmanship often finds itself at risk, leading to potential unemployment for skilled artisans. Amidst this challenge, dedicated individuals like A.P. Nagaraj are making extraordinary efforts to preserve and promote the art of handloom weaving….
By Gouri Satya, Sr. Journalist Practically, every street in Mysuru has some history behind it. But this street has a tale of tragedy. In Chamarajapuram, one comes across a road named, ‘Deva Parthiva Road’. Not many know either this Deva Parthiva or the obscured history behind him. It stands apart, telling a different tale, from…
By Dr. Rama V. Bennur To commemorate the inauguration of Veene Seshanna Bhavana that was constructed 33 years ago, Ganabharathi of Mysuru had arranged a fine veena recital on Oct. 26. Vidu. Bhagyalakshmi Chandrashekhar, who presented the recital, is a rare veena player, who believes in preserving the purity and divinity of this ancient instrument….
Dr. Pierre Sylvain Filliozat and Dr. Vasundhara Kavali Filliozat Shree Vanamali Samskruti Seva Award, instituted by Shree Vanamali Charitable Trust, Mysuru, would be awarded to the well-known Sanskrit Scholar Dr. Pierre Sylvain Filliozat and his wife Dr. Vasundhara Kavali Filliozat, a noted Art Historian and Epigraphist, tomorrow at 10.30 am at Veene Seshanna Bhavan of…
Sanskrit Scholar Dr. Pierre Sylvain Filliozat – Epigraphist Dr. Vasundhara Filliozat and Founders of Sneha Foundation T. Ramanjaneya – K.P. Jaya Shree Vana-mali Charitable Trust, Mysuru, established by Dr. Mathoor Krishnamurti in the year 2009, has organised its Annual Awards Ceremony for the year 2022-23 on Sunday (Nov. 5) at 10.30 am at Ganabharathi’s Veene…
The 39th edition of Vasundharotsava-2023, an Indian Classical Dance and Musical Extravaganza, has been organised by Vasundhara Performing Arts Centre (VPAC), a Cultural Wing of VPAC&C Trust, Mysuru, at Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha on JLB Road in city from Nov. 4 to 11 between 6 pm and 9 pm. Kamakshi Devi of erstwhile Mysore royal…
Religion didn’t bring the earth to existence. But religion can bring about its destruction. By G.L. Tripuranthaka Musing over the occurrences around the world, one does get a doubt whether man was born first or the religion. This is because, today man is fighting for the religion created by man rather than for human values….
By Dr. B. Shakira Jabeen Kannada, a classical language, has a written history of 1,500 years. The spoken form is much older. Kannada has grown by borrowing vocabulary wherever necessary and by coining new terminology wherever possible. ‘Granthika’ is the standard /written form and there are many ‘vyavaharika’ or spoken forms. The difference between ‘nudi’…
Text & photographs by Dr. Mahadeswara Swamy, Scientist Kapok’ is a fast growing majestic tree with cantilevered branches and a buttressed trunk with mature seed pods bursting out cotton-like fluff. It is found wild as well as cultivated. The tree blooms at night and emits a strong odour which attracts nocturnal pollinators. It is an…
University of Mysore (UoM) and JK Tyre & Industries Ltd., have won first prizes in the category of Ornamental Garden Contest organised as part of recent Dasara Flower Show in city. The prizes were distributed to the winners in various Ornamental Gardens Contest (industries and organisations category-1) during the valedictory of Dasara Flower Show, organised…
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