Month: January, 2026

Events Today

Events today – JAN. 2: Sadhana Mandira

January 2, 2026

Special training sessions to perform simple and diligent Saraswati Puja by Swami Hamsananda, Sri Venkateshwara Devasthanam, Siddartha Layout, 4 pm to 4.45 pm; Balamuri Vinayaka Devasthanam, Siddartha Layout, 5.15 pm to 6 pm; Geetha Shishu Shikshana Sangha (GSSS), T. Narasipur Road, Siddartha Layout, 6.30 pm to 7.15 pm.

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Ph.D awardees

January 2, 2026

B.L. Jyothi has been awarded Ph.D in Sericulture by the University of Mysore (UoM) for her thesis ‘Studies on the tree mulberry geometry and its impact on foliage and cocoon production in the traditional areas of Sericulture’ submitted under the guidance of Dr. H.B. Manjunatha. B. Sujatha has been awarded Ph.D in Kannada by the…

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50% discount on Kannada books

January 2, 2026

As part of Republic Day, the Kannada Book Authority (KBA) has announced a 50 percent rebate on all its publications till Jan. 31. The books are on display and sale at Sirigannada Book Shop in Kannada Bhavan premises at Bengaluru, at the Office of Assistant Director of Kannada and Culture Department in all districts of…

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Disruption in power supply

January 2, 2026

Due to underground cable laying works by Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) in V.V. Mohalla Sub-division limits and Jyothinagar Sub-division limits, there will be disruption in power supply in the following areas from 10 am to 6 pm during the period: On Jan. 3: Vijayanagar 2nd Stage, behind Vidyavardhaka College, Sapthapadi Choultry and surrounding areas,…

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Story-telling

January 2, 2026

As part of ‘Kathe Kelona Banni – 913,’ Kalasuruchi has organised story-telling by J. Indrani, in-charge Head Mistress, Government Higher Primary School, MCC Colony, Jyothinagar, Mysuru, at Suruchi Rangamane, Chitrabhanu Road, Kuvempunagar, in city on Jan. 3 between 4.30 pm and 5.30 pm. [Mob: 92435-81097]

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Mahamrutyunjaya Homa on Jan. 3

January 2, 2026

Mahamrutyunjaya Homa will be performed at Sri Amruteshwara Temple located opposite Veterinary Hospital on Dewan’s Road, Devaraja Mohalla on Jan. 3. The rituals will commence from 9.30 am and will conclude with Poornahuti at 12.30 pm. For details, contact Mob: 98451-83392 or 93421-83392.

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MCC pre-budget public meeting

January 2, 2026

Ahead of the preparations for the 2025-26 budget, the MCC will be holding consultative meetings with former city Mayors and Deputy Mayors on Jan. 5 and with members of the public, Associations and Organisations at Sri Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar Auditorium in MCC premises on Jan. 7. The meeting will take place at 12.30 pm on both…

Temple rush on New Year Day
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Temple rush on New Year Day

January 1, 2026

Thousands seek divine grace for auspicious beginning Mysore/Mysuru: With the dawn of New Year 2026, a heavy rush was witnessed at temples across the city this morning as thousands thronged the shrines to offer prayers and usher in the year on an auspicious note. Long queues of devotees included newlyweds, youths and senior citizens, arriving…

Vishwakarma Amarashilpi Jakanachari Samsmarana Day: Protest erupts over absence of elected representatives
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Vishwakarma Amarashilpi Jakanachari Samsmarana Day: Protest erupts over absence of elected representatives

January 1, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Venting their ire over the absence of elected representatives despite official invitations for the Vishwakarma Amarashilpi Jakanachari Samsmarana Day event today, members of the Vishwakarma community staged a sit-in protest on the steps of Kalamandira this morning. The event, organised jointly by the District Administration, Kannada & Culture Department and Mysuru City Corporation (MCC),…

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