He is among the top rated choreographers in the country with respect to contemporary dance. Having been a part of many dance reality shows, this ace dancer has gained recognition worldwide for his elegance. He is none other than Terence Lewis, the man who has introduced many talented dancers to the country and still continues…
The Dasara tradition traces back to Raja Wadiyar who, following the pomp and pageantry of the Vijayanagar rulers, started the Dasara celebrations in 1610 at Srirangapatna. Continuing this legacy today is Rajamata Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, who is a part of the celebrations since 41 years. Sitting on the sofa next to the one where her…
When Star of Mysore Features Editor N. Niranjan Nikam travelled all the way to meet the Sharp-Shooter at his den in the midst of the jungle at the Safari Land Resorts in Masinagudi, Tamil Nadu, Nawab Shafath Ali Khan and his son Asghar Ali Khan, drove this writer in the jungle in their American Jeep…
Water Bamboo with nine stalks helps in ushering in good luck. It has been emphasised in the science of Feng Shui that every corner, sector and area of a building has a influence and impact on some aspect of our life and our aspirations. A cut corner often also referred to as missing corner, cluttered…
The crux of the man-animal conflict today is that old, weak and handicapped species are pushed out of the forest by the younger and stronger animals. These animals before they could create havoc were eliminated. The village folks were happy, revenge killing was never heard of and we didn’t have elephants straying into private lands…
By Dr. Rama V. Bennur The most delightful and enjoyable Heritage Music Festival at the 8th Cross Ganapathi pandal (SPVGMC) was held from Aug.25 to Sept.3. It was a respectful homage to Vid. Dr. S. Ramanathan and Vid. Mysore V. Ramarathnam as a part of their centenary celebration too. Rain or shine, the music lovers…
Lover of wildlife, celebrated hunter, sharp-shooter, tranquillising expert and more… Dwindling forest covers, rampaging rogue elephants, man-eating tigers and man-animal conflict are all very frightening realities in today’s world, especially in our country. The Forest Departments across the country are faced with these huge challenges. In spite of their best efforts, the problems persist. However,…
By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers and M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysuru will be celebrating the 408th edition of Dasara from Sept. 21 to 30 and the main attraction will be the Jumboo Savari on Vijayadashami Day during which the caparisoned elephant Arjuna will majestically walk on the Raja Marga carrying the 750-kg Golden Howdah with the idol…
By S. Pushpavathi Elephants are astonishingly specific about their needs. To understand them one needs to think like the mahouts who themselves think like an elephant. A mahout’s life revolves around his elephant as he eats, sleeps and wakes up with it and even plans his day according to the elephant’s need. A couple of…
The elephants, which undergo rigorous training on a daily basis, are fed four times a day. They are given protein rich food between 6 am and 6.30 am; again at 10.30 am after the rehearsals; at 4 pm and once again at 6 pm. There is a separate kitchen to prepare food for the elephants…
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