Mysuru: With the count down for Dasara festivities already begun, Forest Minister R. Shankar distributed kits containing articles of daily use to Mahouts and Kavadis of 12 Dasara elephants, at a programme organised in the Palace premises this morning. The kits contained a jerkin, a pair of shoes, uniform, belt, cap, umbrella and other articles….
Water sports, one of the major attractions of Dasara festivities, was inaugurated by District Minister G.T. Devegowda and Tourism Minister S.R.Mahesh at Varuna Lake on T. Narasipur Road in city this morning. Picture shows the dignitaries enjoying a boat ride after the inauguration along with local MLA Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah, Dasara Special Officer and Deputy…
Mysuru: National Carrier Air India will introduce special flights for Dasara from Oct. 10 to Oct. 20, facilitating both national and international tourists to arrive in Mysuru to witness the festivities. And if the occupancy rates increase, the Air India is likely to continue the service even after Dasara, adding to the existing lone TruJet…
Mysuru: The gems-and-diamond-studded Golden Throne (Suvarna Simhasana), one of the major attractions of Dasara, was brought out from the Mysore Palace Strong Room this morning amidst a posse of security and was assembled at Durbar Hall. This will be the centre of attraction for the 409th edition of Dasara that will begin on Oct.10. …
Mysuru: The fourth day of ‘Dasara Yuva Sambhrama’ at the Open Air Theatre in Manasagangothri here last evening featured theme-based dances focussing on harassment of women, importance of farmers, richness of Kannada language and patriotism. Rain did not deter the spirit of the College students among the audience who enjoyed the show taking shelter under…
The Mysore Palace, which is the centre of attraction during the Navarathri celebrations to be held from Oct.10 to 19, is being decked up for the festivities. The Royal Abode, including the Private Durbar Hall, is being spruced up. Pictures show the workers dusting the ornately gilded columns, stained glass ceilings, chandeliers with fine floral…
Bengaluru: Noted writer and Chairperson of Infosys Foundation Sudha Murty was formally invited this morning in Bengaluru to inaugurate the 10-day Dasara festivities in Mysuru. She will inaugurate the Nada Habba atop Chamundi Hill on Oct. 10 in the presence of Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy and other dignitaries. A formal invitation was extended to her…
Mysuru: Entry of tourists to the Mysore Palace will be restricted on a few days during Dasara season, due to religious ceremonies conducted by the members of the royal family and also for the conduct of Jumboo Savari. Oct. 4: Entry will be restricted to the Palace from 10 am to 1 pm (both inside…
Mysuru: Will it be a Mayorless Dasara this year? Seems so as there is no indication of the announcement of Mayoral poll schedule. The Mayor is a key person during Vijayadashami procession and the person occupying that post rides a horse. The MCC polls was held on Aug. 31 and the results were announced on…
Mysuru: A wire that was pulled to set up serial lights on Sayyaji Rao Road obstructed the smooth movement of Howdah Elephant Arjuna, who was carrying the wooden howdah for the first time this morning. The wooden howdah touched the low-hanging wire and prevented Arjuna from moving further on the Jumboo Savari route. Due to…
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