Hunsur: Sri Lakkappa Swamiji (100), Founder of Vishwashanthi Shikshana Samsthe at Rathnapuri village in the taluk, passed away on Wednesday night. Last rites were held at Vishwashanthi Shikshana Samsthe premises yesterday. Former Hunsur MLA H.P. Manjunath and other dignitaries paid their last respects to the departed soul.
Two go missing
September 19, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: In separate cases, two persons have gone missing from Mysuru South Police limits in city. In the first case, 50-year-old Suresh has gone missing. He is 5.5 ft. tall, oval faced, normal built, fair complexioned, speaks Kannada and was wearing a sky blue coloured shirt and black pant at the time of going missing….
Navaratri: Making Place for the Feminine
September 19, 2025By Sadhguru – Founder, Isha Foundation Navaratri is about approaching life through the feminine nature of the Divine and nurturing reverence for all aspects of life and creation. The nine-day festival is classified according to the three basic qualities of existence — tamas, rajas and sattva. The first three days are tamas or inertia, where…
Tree census: A landmark step towards green heritage
September 19, 2025Sir, This refers to your report ‘Mysuru set for first-ever tree census, MoU signed’ (Star of Mysore dated Sept. 16, 2025). I wish to wholeheartedly applaud Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP), the Centre For Advanced Learning (CFAL), JSS Pharmacy College, VVCE, and all supporting organisations for launching such a visionary initiative. Mysuru, renowned for its heritage…
Flowery facade…
September 19, 2025Gardeners from the Mysore University’s Horticulture Department decorating the Crawford Hall frontage with Yellow Marigold flowers.
D. Krishnaiah
September 19, 2025D. Krishnaiah (89), retired MCC driver and a resident of Vinayakanagar, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind two sons, two daughters, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Gokulam Burial Grounds this morning.
Events tomorrow – SEPT. 20: Avadhoota Datta Peetham
September 19, 20254k Projection Mapping on 45-ft tall Karya Siddhi Hanuman statue, Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda (SGS) Ashram, Dattanagar, Nanjangud Road, (3 Shows) 7.10 pm, 7.40 pm and 8.10 pm.
Events tomorrow – SEPT. 20: Gemini Circus
September 19, 2025Inauguration of shows by Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa, MLAs Tanveer Sait and T.S. Srivatsa chief guests, Horse Park Grounds, near Karanji Lake, 6.30 pm.
Events tomorrow – SEPT. 20: Sri Krishna Ganasabha
September 19, 2025Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations, dance programme by Dr. Nagalakshmi Nagarajan and her disciples (Champaka Academy, Mysuru), Alwar Kala Bhavan, Gokulam, 6.30 pm.
Events tomorrow – SEPT. 20: Sri Thyagaraja Sangeetha Sabha Charitable Trust
September 19, 2025Karnatak classical vocal concert by Vidushi Dr. Surabhi Pusthakam, accompanied by Vidu. C.V. Shruthi on violin and Vid. Puttur Nikshith on mridanga, Sri Lakshminarasimha- swamy Temple, SBM Colony, Srirampura, 6 pm.











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