Rooftop viewing from old buildings banned on Jumboo Savari day Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru District Administration and City Police have decided to strictly enforce a ban on the public from watching the Jumboo Savari from old and dilapidated structures along the Dasara procession route on Oct. 2. For years, it has been a popular yet dangerous…
Spectators secure spots with mats, threads and sacks, anchored with stones Mysore/Mysuru: As Mysuru gears up for the grand finale of the Dasara festivities, excitement is reaching fever pitch across the city. The Jumboo Savari procession, scheduled for Oct. 2, is the crown jewel of the celebrations and has already begun drawing crowds eager to…
Mysore/Mysuru: In a bid to ensure the smooth and secure conduct of this year’s Mysuru Dasara Jumboo Savari procession and the Torchlight Parade, the City Police have rolled out a series of stringent regulations for public safety. Police Commissioner Seema Latkar announced that entry to both events will be strictly limited to individuals holding valid…
Pirangi Dal gears up for Dasara gun salute Mysore/Mysuru: As the grand finale of the Dasara festivities approaches, the Pirangi Dal of the City Armed Reserve (CAR) is fully prepared to deliver the ceremonial 21-gun salute, one of the most spectacular and eagerly anticipated moments of the Jumboo Savari procession. The thunderous salute will be…
Mysore/Mysuru: Along with Jumboo Savari, Mysuru, popularly known as the Cultural Capital of the State, is bracing up for Ayudha Puja festival. Jumboo Savari is on Oct. 2 and Ayudha Puja, during which, weapons and vehicles along with prominent belongings from daily use are worshipped, is slated for tomorrow (Oct. 1). What makes Ayudha Puja…
Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji lauds novel initiative Mandya: The Cauvery Aarti at KRS Dam, being held for the first time in such a deeply meaningful and special manner, represents a confluence of North and South Indian traditions, said Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji, head of the Suttur Veerasimhasana Mahasansthana Mutt. Speaking on the fourth…
Mysore/Mysuru: With Jumboo Savari, the grand finale of Dasara festivities to be held on Oct. 2 and almost all roads in city illuminated with colourful lights, besides hosting cultural events, Flower Shows, Food Mela and Dasara exhibition attracting tourists to city, many prominent roads in the heart of city are witnessing traffic jams since Saturday….
Mysore/Mysuru: With the grand Jumboo Savari procession on Oct. 2, marking the culmination of the 11-day Dasara festival, the final phase of preparations is in full swing at the Mysore Palace premises. Seating arrangements for 45,000 pass holders and Gold Card spectators are in their final stages, with workers setting up steps, shade pendals and…
Mysore/Mysuru: The cost of Silver has touched an all time high of Rs. 1.49 lakh per kilogram in city. The rise in the cost is attributed to high and growing demand for silver, its affordability compared to the precious yellow metal gold, industrial and investment demand etc. Speaking to Star of Mysore this morning, Harsha…
Mysore/Mysuru: Anticipating a huge influx of tourists to the city, even after Jumboo Savari, the final leg of 11-day Dasara festivities this year, the District Administration has extended Dasara Food Festival being held Maharaja’s College Grounds, for three more days up to Oct. 5. The Food Festival was previously scheduled to conclude on Oct. 2,…
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