Mysore/Mysuru: Lakhs of people gathered in Mysuru yesterday to witness Jumboo Savari, a traditional procession that is part of Nada Habba Dasara celebrations. Led by the majestic elephant Abhimanyu and eight other elephants, the procession was the highlight of the 10-day festivities in the City of Palaces. The Navarathri celebration featured a series of events,…
Mysore/Mysuru: The Titular Head of Erstwhile Mysore Royal Family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar performed Ayudha Puja to the Pattada Kaththi (Royal Sword) and other weapons at Palace on Monday (Oct. 23), in keeping with the age old tradition. Like every year, Yaduveer performed puja at Kalyana Mantapa and Savari Thotti to Pattada Aane (Royal Elephant),…
Mysore/Mysuru: Mysore Royal Family Member Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar took out Vijaya Yatre on account of Vijayadashami, marking the culmination of Sharannavarathri celebrations of erstwhile royals, at Palace premises here yesterday. Yaduveer, dressed in shiny royal robes and headgear, holding royal sword was ushered into Savari Thotti by ‘Hogalu Bhattaru,’ shouting slogans in praise of…
Mysore/Mysuru: Jumboo Savari transformed into a breathtaking cultural kaleidoscope by over 84 cultural troupes from across the State who ignited the spirit of festivity and tradition. They brought an array of artistic expressions, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Karnataka. Among the diverse troupes participating in the procession were Nandi Dhwaja, Veeragaase, Puravantike, Kombu Kahale,…
Mysore/Mysuru: The Police Department has left no stone unturned in providing elaborate security to ensure that the Dasara festival passes off smoothly and without any untoward incidents. City Police Commissioner Ramesh Banoth took an active role in ensuring the safety of all citizens and visitors during the festival. He was in constant communication with the…
Many guests do the honours on the inauguration dais Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah achieved a remarkable feat yesterday when he inaugurated Jumboo Savari for the sixth time, setting a record. In his previous term as CM, this Congress leader from Mysuru had the honour of inaugurating this event five times, completing a full five-year term….
Mysore/Mysuru: A day after the successful Jumboo Savari, the last leg of Dasara, all the nine elephants including the howdah elephant Abhimanyu were in relax mood at Palace shelter this morning. While a total of 14 elephants were brought to Mysuru from various elephant camps, only nine were taken out for procession yesterday. Abhimanyu, who…
Golden Howdah tilts to left as it was hurriedly fastened; skilful Abhimanyu manages with self-adjustment Mysore/Mysuru: A dispute between the Police and the Forest Department’s elephant caretakers took place just before the ‘Jumboo Savari’ procession last evening, resulting in a delay in bringing Arjuna, the ‘Nishane Aane,’ to lead the procession. The altercation began when…
Mysore/Mysuru: The 414th Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara that concluded yesterday has brought to fore the authorities’ failure to walk the talk, when it comes to curbing plastic menace to the full. Even as the District Administration had left no stone unturned in the run up to Dasara festival by declaring Chamundi Hill as ‘Plastic Free’…
Mysore/Mysuru: Dasara illumination, one of the prominent attractions in this time of the year, will be on till Nov.3, with no decision on extending it. An Officer attached to Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (Cesc) told Star of Mysore today that “While the city will remain illuminated till Nov.3, there is no direction yet from the…
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