Vidu. Mahalakshmi Shenoy presenting Hindustani Vocal Concert at Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashram on Nanjangud Road in city this morning as part of Navaratri celebrations. She is accompanied by Vid. Satish Bhat Heggar on harmonium, Vid. Rajesh Bhagavat on tabla and Vid. Pandurang Bhagawat on manjira.

Come Dasara, the Cultural Capital Mysuru buzzes with many activities and cultural programmes that attract locals and tourists from across the globe to witness the grandeur of Dasara festivities that goes on for over a week. However, with too many events scrambled across the city, people hardly get time to make it to all the…

Abhinava Sri Gavisiddeshwara Mahaswamiji of Gavimutt, Koppal, who inaugurated Dasara festivities on Oct. 11, called on Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji at Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashram on Nanjangud Road in city yesterday and sought his blessings. Later, the Gavimutt Seer spent some time with Cockatiel birds at Shuka Vana in the Ashram premises.

An artiste enacting as Pothuraju, who is considered the fierce, protective brother of Mother Goddess Mahakali. A defining element of the performance is the long, thick whip (chabuku) that he carries. As shown in the image, he frequently interacts with the crowd and performs high-energy dances to resonant, fast-paced folk percussion beats (Teenmaar drums).

As part of Children’s Kalathon, organised by Makkala Dasara Sub-Committee, students of various schools participated in a mini-procession dressed as Veeragase and Nandi Kamba artistes. The procession, featuring various folk art forms, was held from Palace North Gate to Maharaja’s College Grounds via D.D. Urs Road this morning.

Hundreds of children, dressed in Yakshagana costume, caught the attention of passersby at K.R. Circle this morning during the colourful Kalathon organised as part of ‘Makkala Dasara.’

Koppal’s Gavimutt Seer Sri Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Swamiji, who inaugurated this year’s Nada Habba Dasara atop Chamundi Hill on Oct. 11, visited Chamundi Vihar Stadium this morning and presented medals to the winners of various events.

Vid. Keerthan Holla presenting a Hindustani vocal concert at Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashram on Nanjangud Road in city this morning as part of Navaratri celebrations. He is accompanied by Vid. Prasad Kamath on harmonium, Vid. Sumit Naik and Vid. Atmaram Naik on tabla, Vid.  Karthik Prabhu on manjira and Akshata on tanpura. Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda…

Vidhana Soudha blooms inside Kuppanna Park Glass House Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar showering flower petals on the replica of the Constitution of India book after inaugurating Dasara Flower Show themed ‘Festival of Democracy,’ at Kuppanna Park in city yesterday afternoon. The main attraction is the floral replica of Bengaluru’s Vidhana Soudha inside the Glass House…

The Dasara Flower Show at Kukkarahalli Lake, organised by the Horticulture Division, Manasagangothri, will be inaugurated by University of Mysore (UoM) Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.K. Lokanath at 5.30 pm tomorrow (Oct. 13). UoM Registrar (in-Charge) and Finance Officer Prof. S.J. Manjunath, Registrar (Evaluation) and Syndicate & Academic Council Member Prof. B.K. Kempegowda will be present. The…