Mysuru: A ‘Mane Mane’ Dasara event comprising sports and cultural activities has been organised by SBM Manju Sneha Balaga for residents, including children, youths and senior citizens on Oct.18 at the grounds near MysoreOne Centre in Gokulam from 9 am. Fancy dress competition will be held for children aged up to 10 years; drawing competition…
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Long-closed subways open
October 17, 2026Mysuru: The long-shut pedestrian subway on Sayyaji Rao Road and the one near Dasara Exhibition Grounds, Bengaluru-Nilgiri Road, have been reopened following public demand and action by Mysuru City Corporation. The subway had remained locked since last year’s Dasara. On Aug. 25, 2026, Star of Mysore highlighted the problem in a report titled ‘Subways to…
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Lighting arch crashes on Sayyaji Rao Road
October 17, 2026Narrow escape for autorickshaw and car passengers Mysuru: With just four days to go for the Jumboo Savari on Oct. 21, the collapse of Dasara illumination arches at different locations has raised safety concerns among citizens. This morning, an illumination arch crashed on Sayyaji Rao Road, which forms part of the Jumboo Savari route, causing…
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Yuva Dasara at Uttanahalli Grounds – Day 4: Crowd revels on a rain-soaked evening
October 17, 2026‘Dali’ Dhananjaya, Rachita Ram, Reeshma Nanaiah, Rajesh Krishnan wow fans Mysuru: Despite steady rain, the fourth day of Yuva Dasara 2026 at Uttanahalli Grounds, near Jwalamukhi Tripura Sundari Temple on Ring Road, turned into an evening of music, dance and star appearances yesterday. While some spectators took shelter under chairs, others stood in the rain,…
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CM couple performs Cauvery Aarti
October 17, 2026Srirangapatna: The Cauvery Aarti and cultural programmes as part of Srirangapatna Dasara began at Krishna Raja Sagar’s Brindavan Gardens in Mandya district yesterday evening. Modelled on the Ganga Aarti of North India, the ritual was inaugurated by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and his wife Usha Shivakumar, who offered floral tributes to the Cauvery and lit…
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Theerthodbhava tonight at 7.50 pm
October 17, 2026Madikeri: The annual Cauvery Theerthodbhava at Talacauvery in Kodagu district will take place today (Oct. 17) at 7.50 pm, with thousands of devotees expected to gather for the sacred occasion. Talacauvery, regarded as the birthplace of the Cauvery River, will witness special pujas marking the emergence of the holy spring. A team of priests led…
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Surya Kirans all set for aerial spectacle
October 17, 2026Full-dress rehearsal on Oct. 18; main public display on Oct. 19 Mysuru: Mysuru is set to witness aerial displays by the Indian Air Force’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team at Bannimantap Parade Grounds on Oct. 18 and 19. Ahead of the show, nine Hawk Mk-132 aircraft flew over the city this morning as part of mapping…
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3,500 drones to light up skies from 7 tonight
October 17, 2026Mysuru: As part of Dasara, a four-day drone show will be held at Bannimantap Parade Grounds on Oct. 17, 18, 20 and 21. Organised by the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) under the ‘Dasara Deepalankara’ programme, the show aims to set a Guinness World Record with 3,500 drones creating a series of aerial formations, including…
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Police Mass Band enthrals audience at Mysore Palace
October 17, 2026Compositions of Michael Jackson, A.R. Rahman and Ilaiyaraaja take visitors on a musical journey Mysuru: The Dasara cultural programme yesterday witnessed Police Mass Band performing the compositions of music legends A.R. Rahman, Ilaiyaraaja and Michael Jackson at the Mysore Palace premises much to the delight of the audience. Following continuous rain in city, alternative arrangements…
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Traditional Tonga Ride…
October 17, 2026Mysuru: Couples, dressed in traditional attire, took a Tonga Ride on the main thoroughfares of city this morning, starting from Town Hall premises. The participants also learnt about heritage buildings on their way. The event was organised as part of Dasara festivities by the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage, Mysuru. Dr. P. Shivaraju, Commissioner,…
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