By B. Sreekantswamy Rapid urbanisation has pushed the eponymous Mysore Veelyadele — Mysore betel leaf — to the margins in many parts of Mysuru district. But in Udbur, a small village barely 12 kms from the heart of Mysuru city, the leaf continues to thrive, rooted firmly in soil, tradition and community pride. Located on…
By Dr. C.D. Sreenivasa Murthy, Physician, Cardiologist and Member of Freemasons Lodge Mysore No. 34 Before independence, the British governed India through a dual system. Approximately two-thirds of the country was under direct British control via Presidencies and Provinces, managed by Governors or Commissioners. The remainder consisted of Princely States, which were ruled by local…
For centuries, Chamundi Hill was known as Mahabaladri or Mahabala Betta, named after Lord Mahabaleswara, the ancient deity of the Hill By Gouri Satya For over eight centuries, the silhouette of Chamundi Hill has defined the horizon of Mysuru. To the casual tourist, it is a scenic viewpoint and a place of temples and the…
By P.V. Akshay Nestled amid the quiet greenery of Suntikoppa in Somwarpet taluk of Kodagu district, a Jain Shwetambar temple is steadily taking shape at Hardoor village in Gundugutti Nakur — a location believed to be closely linked to ancient Jain settlements in the region. The temple, named Sri Jirawala Tirth Dham Coorg, is ambitious…
A conservation story from River Cauvery By B.C. Thimmaiah On 2018, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classified the Orange-Finned or Humpback Mahseer as ‘Critically Endangered.’ Yet, in the protected stretches of the River Cauvery in Kodagu, the species is found in abundance, thanks to the efforts of Coorg Wildlife Society (CWS) and…
Mysuru, Feb. 16 – Puttamma (100), wife of late Mariyappa and a resident of K.G. Koppal, passed away in the wee hours of Feb. 15 in city. She leaves behind four sons, two daughters, daughters-in-law, grand-children, great grand-children and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at K.G. Koppal Burial Grounds on…
Mysuru, Feb. 16 – Saraswathamma (100), wife of late Vishwanatha Setty and a resident of Mandi Mohalla, passed away on Feb. 15 in city. A native of Koudalli, she leaves behind sons Nagaraj Setty, Pandu and Suresh and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this…
City’s vanishing tower clocks By Dr. Maya Sitaram Have we ever wondered what would have happened to Cinderella if the clock tower near the King’s Palace had not struck 12 and warned her of the time when the magic transformations would vamoose? The Fairy Godmother’s array of blessings — a ball gown, pumpkin carriage, and…
Mysuru, Feb. 16 – The aqueduct of the Varuna Canal near Old Kesare passing over Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway is facing a serious threat due to the open burning of heaps of waste and cables to extract copper at the base of the pillars supporting the overhead structure. The Varuna Canal stretches about 126 kms and was…
I was raised in Mysuru and have spent all of my childhood here. I attended school and college in this beautiful and amazing city. Though I have lived outside India for over two decades, I try my best to return every year to visit my family. Each visit is meant to feel like coming home….
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