Mysore/Mysuru: The Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage is currently in the final stages of completing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) aimed at the conservation and restoration of Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel. This historic palace, renowned for its opulence and a distinctive blend of English and Italian architectural styles from the Wadiyar era, is a…
Nalwadi’s bust installation in limbo amid renovation plans
January 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: As the Detailed Project Report (DPR) is being prepared for the renovation and restoration of Lalitha Mahal Palace, the destiny of plans to install the bust of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar in front of this iconic structure hangs in uncertainty. To celebrate the centenary of Lalitha Mahal Palace, built by Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, in October…
Conference on ‘Markets as Living Heritage: Conservation and Revival’ in city
January 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: A conference with the theme ‘Markets as Living Heritage: The Case of Conservation and Revival’ began this morning at the Wadiyar Centre For Architecture (WCFA) in city. The primary objective of this conference is to illustrate the significance of markets as living heritage and underscore the critical importance of their conservation and revival. Organised…
‘Shobha Yatra’ spreads message of divine trio
January 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: ‘Shobha Yatra’ touching young souls with the messages of divine trio — Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Mother Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda — was taken out by Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Bhava Prachar Parishad in the city last evening. Ramakrishna Vivekanannda Bhava Prachar Parishad had organised the Shobha Yatra as part of its three-day ninth Annual Conference…
Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Swami Vivekananda epitome of culture, tradition: Former MLC
January 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Former MLC G. Madhusudan described ‘Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Swami Vivekananda as an epitome of knowledge, culture and tradition that spans several hundreds of years.” He was addressing the gathering during the Bhakti Sammelana (Devotional Meet) organised as part of the three-day ninth Annual Conference of Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Bhava Prachar Parishad at Jayamma Govinde Gowda…
Sri Krishna Temple takes shape in Kutta on Kodagu-Kerala border
January 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Krishna, revered as one of the most beloved deities among Hindus in India and globally, holds a special place in the hearts of devotees. In the town of Kutta, near the Kodagu-Kerala border, a unique Krishna Temple is taking shape after four decades of persistent dreams and efforts by the local community. This…
‘Mojini’ software modified, land record prices slashed
January 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The State Government has taken proactive steps to streamline the digitisation process of land records, addressing various technical challenges. As a further benefit to landowners, the Government has reduced the application fees and continued the sketch fee as part of the ‘Swawalambi’ scheme. To enhance the ‘Mojini online’ services and alleviate the concerns of…
US Consul General visits Mysore Palace
January 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Christopher W. Hodges, Consul General of United States of America, visited the Mysore Palace on Thursday. He was warmly welcomed by Deputy Director of Palace Board T.S. Subramanya, who felicitated him with a Mysore Peta, shawl and sandalwood garland. The Consul General and his team, who went around the Palace seeing the Golden Howdah,…
Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Swamiji’s statue at Gun House Circle: Samiti takes out jatha
January 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Objecting to the ongoing works on installation of statue of previous pontiff of Suttur Mutt Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Swamiji at Shivarathri Rajendra Circle (Gun House Circle) here, representatives of some organisations, predominantly from Urs community, took out a jatha under the banner of newly formed Kanoonu Baahira Prathime Teravu Horata Samiti – Sarvajanangada…
‘Sri Krishna Leele’ Harikatha at Vittala Mandira tomorrow
January 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: In celebration of the 41st Aradhana Mahotsava of Sri Guru Govinda Vittaladasa, Sri Gurugovinda Nivasa Trust, Mysuru, has orchestrated the captivating Dwandwa Harikatha ‘Sri Krishna Leele,’ featuring the talented siblings Srilalitha Uliyaru and Srihari Acharya Uliyaru, hailing from Udupi district. This enchanting event is scheduled to take place at Sri Panduranga Vittala Mandira in…
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