Mysuru: More than 50 people took part in a Heritage Walk organised in Mysuru as part of Dasara on Thursday, exploring some of the city’s historic buildings and landmarks. The walk was organised by the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage, in association with the Tourism Department. Film Director B. Suresh flagged off the event…
what Governments won’t! 17th OCTOBER, 2026 It is marriage season again. No, not for humans, but for frogs. In Karnataka, we call it ‘Mandooka Parinaya’, the ceremonial marriage of two wild frogs to appease the Rain God. The first of many such forced amphibian marriages to come was held in Kadur, Chikkamagaluru district. Before we…
‘Ayudha Puja’ was performed to the vehicles attached to Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) at Scouts and Guides Grounds in city yesterday. Regional Commissioner and MCC Administrative Officer Nitesh Patil, MCC Commissioner M.K. Savitha, Additional Commissioner B.N. Veena, Environment Engineer Mythri, Nasarulla and MCC Zonal Commissioners, Engineers, staff, vehicle drivers and loaders were present.
P. Lokanath (76), a retired BSNL employee and an Ex-serviceman, passed away here on Thursday following brief illness. A resident of Hebbal, he leaves behind his wife, a son, a daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Jodi Tenginamara Burial Ground in Bannimantap yesterday, according to family sources.
Mysuru: M.P. Manjunath (58), a lecturer of Vidya Vikas Polytechnic in city and a resident of Chamundipuram, passed away here this morning. He leaves behind his wife Vidushi Sharadamba (well-known music teacher), one son and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this afternoon.
Navaratri Mahotsava, various rituals and cultural programmes, 7.30 pm; Aarti, Samaja premises, Yadavagiri, 9 pm.
Sri Yoganarasimhaswamy Navaratri Utsava Jatra Programmes, Butter Decoration, Special Puja, Temple premises, 7 pm.
Ranga Bheeshma B.V. Karanth College Navaratri Rangotsava, staging of play ‘Manteswamy Katha Prasanga’ by Government PU College, Talagavadi, Malavalli, written by Dr. H.S. Shivaprakash, directed by Umashree G. Kudligi, Bhoomigeeta auditorium, Rangayana premises, 6.30 pm.
Mysuru Dasara Special Puppet Show-2026, ‘Chaluviya Jumboo Savari’ by Anukta Trust, Belagavi, Director – Anand Suladal, Mysuru Puppet Theatre, #1162, beside Kaladevi Dolls Museum, Ittigegud, 6 pm to 7 pm.
Shilp Samagam Mela, celebrating the products of more than 100 artisans and entrepreneurs from various States across India, Dasara Exhibition Grounds, 3 pm to 10 pm.
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