By Gouri Satya, Sr. Journalist The restoration of the historic landmark Elgin Fountain is a major change in the stand of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), which has been favouring the demolition of heritage and historic structures in the city unmindful of its civic responsibility. It had also proposed to demolish the Elgin Fountain and…
By Bhamy V. Shenoy Every Mysurean is familiar with Hoysala Temples in Belur, Halebeedu and Somnathpur. But how many have heard of the Sri Laxminarayana Swamy Temple at Hosaholalu, the Panchalingeshwara Temple at Govindanahalli and the Brahmeshvara Temple at Kikkeri? Recently, when we visited these three Temples, we faced a tough time locating the Brahmeshvara…
By M.T. Yogesh Kumar The tradition and legacy of elephants in Dasara, one of India’s most celebrated and cherished festivals, hold a profound place in the hearts of the people and the history of the region. These magnificent creatures have played an integral role in the Dasara festivities of Mysuru for centuries. The tradition of…
Vehicle carrying a mobile troupe of artistes to go around the city As part of Nada Habba, Dasara Cultural Programmes Sub-Committee has organised several programmes at 11 different venues across the city and also at Nanjangud from Oct. 15 to 22 in the evenings from 5.30 pm onwards, to entertain the connoisseurs of art. That…
By M.T. Yogesh Kumar [Pics by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav] In the grand celebration of Dasara, the Flower Show at Kuppanna Park takes the spotlight as the second most popular event after the Vijayadashami procession. This spectacular event is meticulously organised to attract a large number of visitors and is a collaborative effort between the Mysuru…
By Gouri Satya, Sr. Journalist The Department of Philosophy, University of Mysore, is as old as the University itself. The University was established on July 27, 1916. The Department came into existence the following year under the stewardship of Prof. A.R. Wadia. Prof. Wadia had his higher education in Oxford and Cambridge. He reported to…
Dasara, the eagerly awaited State festival is set to begin in a week. Given the scale of the festivities and the attention they garner, every aspect of planning, scheduling and management is elaborate and poses a significant challenge for the administration. Among the primary tasks, the maintenance of law and order is crucial and the…
By Shadan Muneer Ashaad-ur-Rahman Shariff, a native of Mysuru, has been leading the charge as Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner to make Mysuru Dasara-ready. He is cut out for the job considering that he is specialised in managing Municipal Administrations. After passing his competitive exams in 2004, he was selected for the Karnataka Municipal Administrative…
The Mysore English Theatre Forum (METF) is a group of theatre enthusiasts who have been promoting English theatre activities in city. METF conducted an English Theatre Festival for the first time earlier this year, to encourage college students to explore the world of theatre in English. The second edition of the Festival — Prof. Balagopala…
By Shadan Muneer Nada Habba Dasara is just 10 days away and Mysuru city transforms into a fairyland during this season. The District officials are tasked with enhancing and making the festival visually appealing year after year and this year is no exception. Star of Mysore Special Correspondent Shadan Muneer caught up with Mysuru Deputy…
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