By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers Dedicating one’s life for welfare of animals is not something which can be taken lightly. Though having studied veterinary science, many restrict themselves to be a pet doctor. But there are few people who join government service and dedicate themselves for well being of wild animals. One such person is veterinarian…
Children of Mahouts, Kavadis to enact ‘Kindarijogi’ at Makkala Dasara
September 9, 2017Mysuru: For the first time, children of Mahouts and Kavadis of Dasara elephants will stage the play ‘Kindarijogi’ at the Makkala Dasara. In that context, children are busy practicing the play at the Tent School at Palace premises. The play is based on ‘Bommanahalliya Kindarijogi’ written by Rashtrakavi Kuvempu. Mahouts and Kavadis stay in the…
Golden Chariot tourists to enjoy special hospitality this Dasara
September 7, 2017Mysuru: The Principal Secretary of the Tourism Department, Gaurav Gupta, has instructed to provide special hospitality to tourists coming to city in Golden Chariot. Addressing a meeting pertaining to tourism development at the DC’s office here yesterday, he instructed the officials to make separate seating arrangements for them to view various Dasara events and Jumboo…
Poet Nissar Ahmed invited officially to inaugurate Dasara
September 7, 2017Bengaluru: Mysuru District Administration has extended the official invitation to noted Kannada poet Padmashree K.S. Nissar Ahmed, who has been selected by the State Government to inaugurate this year’s Dasara festivities. Kokkare Hosahalli Shekh Haider Nissar Ahmed, popular as “Nityotsava Kavi”, will inaugurate the festival atop the Chamundi Hill on Sept. 21. The invitation was…
Watch out for international films this Dasara
September 5, 2017Mysuru: This year’s Dasara Film Festival will be organised on the lines of International Film Festival with the inclusion of several foreign films. Disclosing this at a press meet yesterday, Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep said that Dasara Film Festival would be inaugurated by CM Siddharamaiah on Sept. 21 at Kalamandira. From Sept. 22 to 28,…
Gold Card priced at Rs. 3,999 per person
September 5, 2017Mysuru: This year, the Dasara Gold Card will cost Rs. 3,999 and only one person is eligible to enjoy the privileges per card. Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep said that gold cards will be released soon. During Dasara-2016, each card cost Rs. 7,500 and two persons were allowed per card. The card holders will be provided…
Who will be Mysuru’s Nala? Find out at Aahara Mela
September 5, 2017Mysuru: The Dasara Aahara Mela-2017 (food festival) from Sept. 21 to 30 at Scouts and Guides Grounds and at MUDA Ground near Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel is expected to thrill food enthusiasts as the event promises a variety of exciting and lip-smacking food from different parts of the State and country including the traditional tribal…
Mega Yoga Show on Sept.21
September 5, 2017Mysuru: The Yoga Dasara Sub-Committee has planned several events as part of Yoga Dasara on three different days from Sept. 21. Yoga Dasara Sub-Committee Special Officer and MCC Commissioner G. Jagadeesha said at a meeting in DC Office yesterday that ‘Yoga Dasara’ will be inaugurated by District In-charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa by flagging off…
Four-day Dasara Poets’ Meet from Sept. 24
September 5, 2017Mysuru: The four-day Dasara Poets’ Meet will be held at Jaganmohan Palace from Sept. 24 to 27, said Dasara Kavi Goshti Sub-Committee Working President Dr. N.K. Lolakshi at a press meet yesterday. In all, there will be four sessions — Vikasa Kavi Goshti (24 poets from Mysuru division comprising Kodagu, Chamarajanagar, Mandya and Hassan), Vinoda…
Three-day Dasara Heritage Tour from Sept. 23
September 5, 2017Mysuru: To enable tourists know more about the heritage of city during Dasara, the Department of Archaeology, Heritage and Museums has organised a three-day Heritage Tour in city commencing from Sept. 23. Minister for Kannada and Culture Umashree will launch the Heritage Walk at 6.30 am on Sept. 23 at Town Hall. The programme will…
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