Mysuru: Thanks to strict enforcement by the District Administration and the Police during Jumboo Savari procession, no one attempted the risky act of watching the Dasara festivities from dilapidated buildings. Unlike previous years, there were no spectators perched atop unsafe structures such as the Lansdowne Building, commercial complexes near K.R. Circle or Devaraja Market. Instead,…
Mysuru: The idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari, placed on the Golden Howdah during the Vijayadashami procession, was adorned with a saffron colour Mysore Silk saree. Like every year, the Mysore Silk saree was gifted to Goddess Chamundeshwari by the Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) Employees Association. The specially woven saree, featuring golden flower embroidery with zari,…
Mysuru: The Dasara procession witnessed a few unforeseen incidents, as some genuine Gold Card holders claimed they were denied entry to the Palace despite possessing valid passes. The District Administration had designated the Varaha Gate for Gold Card entry and made seating arrangements accordingly. However, the Police reportedly denied entry to card-holders who arrived after…
Mysuru: Even as the grand Dasara procession proceeded smoothly without any major incident, the Police faced challenges controlling unruly crowds at certain points along the route, as wayward youths surged forward, pushing past women and children in their attempt to get a closer view. The crowds became particularly difficult to manage at Chamaraja Wadiyar Circle,…
Mysuru: Ahead of the grand Dasara procession, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot visited Suttur Mutt at the foot of Chamundi Hill here yesterday and sought the blessings of Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji. Gehlot, who visited the Mutt before proceeding to the Torch- light Parade Grounds in Bannimantap, planted a tree sapling in the Mutt premises under…
Mysuru: The Torchlight Parade at the sprawling Bannimantap Grounds last night brought down curtains on the 11-day Dasara festivities. The dazzling Torchlight Parade by the Karnataka Police, special music performance, Drone Show, tent pegging and obstacle jumping by the Mounted Police and spectacular fireworks were a visual delight to thousands of spectators. The event got…
Curtain falls on Private Durbar Mysuru: Titular head of the erstwhile Mysore Royal Family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar performed Ayudha Puja at the Palace premises on Oct. 1. Yaduveer, who is also the Mysuru-Kodagu MP, performed puja to Pattada Katthi (Royal Sword) and other weapons as per the traditions of the Mysore Royal Family. The…
Mysuru: Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara shone bright with 58 tableaux enhancing the glint of Jumboo Savari that signifies Vijayadashami, following the victory of good over evil, reliving the bygone era of Wadiyars, the former rulers of princely State of Mysore. From the recent Five Guarantee Schemes of the Government, that have attained popularity to the…
Mysuru: The following are the prize winners of photography competition organised by Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo) as part of 71st Wildlife Week Celebrations-2025: In-situ category: K. Shivu – first, S.R. Madhusudhan – second, Uma Shankar, G.S. Ravishankar and Sagar Suresh (Certificates of Merit). Ex-situ category: Rahul Vishwanath – first, S.R. Madhusudhan – second,…
Mysuru: With the festive season round the corner, Mysuru’s fashion enthusiasts have much to look forward to. Two celebrated labels — The House of Krishnamani and Vaishnavi Silks — are set to showcase their latest collections at a special two-day exhibition on Oct. 4 and 5 at B.M. Habitat Mall, Ground Floor. Founded in 2000,…
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