Artisans hope for Government’s financial support to carry on this generational occupation By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Traditional eco-friendly earthen lamps, handcrafted by the potters of Kumbara Kushala Kaigarika Sangha in Doora village, just a few kilometres from Mysuru, are poised to brighten homes this Deepavali. This year, the potters have crafted over 70,000 lamps for…
Remaining 21 to be completed next month; Report to be submitted to DC for funds In a decisive move to safeguard Mysuru’s cultural legacy, the District Administration, in collaboration with the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage, is spearheading efforts to restore and preserve the city’s heritage buildings and monuments. Following a series of relentless…
Shri Eswaran of Vedanta Institute to deliver Bhagavad Gita discourse at BVB, Mysuru Kendra, on Oct. 26 and 27 Renowned philosopher and disciple of Swami A. Parthasarathy, Founder-Acharya of Vedanta Institute, Bengaluru, Shri Eswaran will be in Mysuru to deliver a special discourse in English on ‘Essence of The Bhagavad Gita’ at Prof. Y.T. Thathachari…
By V.N. Prasad Following are my observations with reference to the news item titled ‘Bent sections of retaining wall rectified on NH-275 in Mandya’ published in Star of Mysore dated Oct. 20. Right from ‘Day One’ while driving along the Service Roads, I observed the phenomenon called bulging of sidewalls; termed “Reinforced Earth Walls” (abbreviated…
Sri Nadabrahma Sangeeta Sabha, Mysuru, brings two grand Veena concerts this weekend. On Oct. 26, Vidu. Emani Lalitha Krishna will present a Karnatak classical veena recital at 6 pm. She will be accompanied on mridanga by Vid. Nikshit Puttur and on ghata by Vid. Srinidhi R. Kaundinya. Profile: Emani Lalitha Krishna is a distinguished artiste…
Started as Mysore Public Library on Oct. 15, 1915 during princely rule of Wadiyars, the library entered 110th year of its inception recently Yuvaraja Kanteerava Narasimharaja Wadiyar’s role It all began on July 20, 1914, when the then-Government issued an order to establish the library. Yuvaraja Kanteerava Narasimharaja Wadiyar formally opened the doors on Oct….
New milestone technologies, new logo mark Platinum Jubilee, Foundation Day The Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), a premier laboratory under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), entered its 75th year on Monday, Oct. 21. A series of events and product launches marked the Platinum Jubilee and Foundation Day celebrations. Located on the…
By V.N. Prasad City’s Dr. Somanath Vasudeva and Dr. Seethalakshmi Somanath are a couple blessed with not only good voice quality but also passion for performing on big stages. Having known the couple since long, I have appreciated their desire to enhance singing skills through dedicated practice; all in spite of their own professional routines…
Forest Department issues new guidelines for safety measures, trekker registration The Forest Department has officially approved trekking at Nagamale in the Male Mahadeshwara Hills (MM Hills) and has issued specific guidelines for trekkers. Devotees visiting MM Hills frequently embark on hikes to Nagamale, often neglecting the narrow paths, dense forests and steep terrains. The number…
Mysuru has always been a city resplendent with art and culture, which is not at all surprising because it has always been the seat of royalty since ancient times. And, so this rich heritage has always been a part of our existence here and thankfully, it has only been getting richer and richer, as the…
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