Mysuru: M.C. Mallikarjun has been elected as the President of Sri Kanteerava Narasimharaja Sports Club (Mysore Sports Club) for the year 2025-26 at the 88th Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) held on Sept.28. The other office-bearers are: D. Vishwanath – Vice-President, Ashwin R. Pallegar – Hon. Secretary, S.K. Dinesh – Hon. Treasurer. Resident Committee Members:…
Sudharma-56: Release of special issue, book tomorrow
October 4, 2025Mysuru: As part of the 56th anniversary of Sudharma Sanskrit daily newspaper, a unique programme has been organised to release the special issue of Sudharma and the translated version of the book in English titled ‘The Saga of Sudharma’ on Oct. 5 at 10.30 am at BSS Vidyodaya School premises in Krishnamurthypuram . Padma Shree…
Vocal concert at the residence of Mysore Vasudevacharya
October 4, 2025Mysuru: Dr. Nisha Mammen, a seasoned vocalist now settled in Finland, will be presenting a Karnatak vocal concert at the residence of Mysore Vasudevacharya in the city on Sunday (Oct. 5). She will be accompanied by Vidu. Prerana Praveen on violin and Bhuvan Ravishankar on mridanga. The concert, scheduled to start at 10.30 am, is…
Second Krishnaarpanam series flute duet on Oct. 5
October 4, 2025Mysuru: Bamboo Melody Raagas is presenting the second concert in its ‘Krishnaarpanam series,’ a flute duet by Vidwan Rakesh Sudhir and his disciple, 12-year-old Sumeru V. Sakaleshpur from Shivamoagga. The concert will be held on Sunday (Oct. 5) from 6 pm to 8.30 pm at Kalpa Kshetra, Vijayanagar 3rd Stage, Mysuru. Vidwan Nandan Kashyap will…
Flawless Jumboo Savari
October 3, 2025Mysuru: The stellar attraction of Mysuru Dasara, the grand Jumboo Savari procession, on Vijayadashami Day, concluded with flawless precision and resounding success last evening. From Mysore Palace to Bannimantap, the 5-km procession route drew an estimated five to ten lakh spectators. This timeless celebration of tradition and culture unfolded in all its splendour, showcasing royal…
Two special security squads restore order to procession
October 3, 2025Mysuru: The Jumboo Savari procession from Mysore Palace to Bannimantap last evening was an orderly spectacle, unmarred by intrusions from the roadside or the usual crowding of self-proclaimed ‘officials’ and ‘connected people.’ This discipline was credited to two special teams specially deployed from Bengaluru and Mangaluru. The first was the Close Proximity Security Team (CPST),…
Jumbo Abhimanyu leads with Golden Howdah for 6th year
October 3, 2025Mysuru: The grand procession, marking the culmination of Dasara, unfolded yesterday in Mysuru with greater smoothness and organisation compared to recent years. Elephant Abhimanyu, famed for his majesty, poise and strength, carried the 750-kg Golden Howdah for the sixth consecutive time without a single hitch throughout the procession. The Howdah, bearing the idol of Goddess…
Golden Howdah mounted on Abhimanyu in 40 minutes
October 3, 2025Mysuru: Even amidst the rain, the team of mahouts skilfully mounted the 750-kg Golden Howdah onto Abhimanyu, captain of the elephant squad, completing the task efficiently in just 40 minutes. By around 3.30 pm, Abhimanyu was brought to the designated location near the Kodi Someshwara Temple at the Mysore Palace, fully fitted with the saddle…
No foreign tourists
October 3, 2025Mysuru: The world famous Jumboo Savari saw a drastic decrease in the number of foreign tourists this year. While foreigners were seen in large numbers both inside the Palace premises and along the procession route in the previous years witnessing the grand spectacle and clicking photographs, this year they were not to be seen. Every…
Over 90 performing troupes add colour to Cultural Melange
October 3, 2025Mysuru: Cultural troupes added colour to Jumboo Savari taken out on Vijayadashami Day yesterday, on the 11th day of the Nada Habba Dasara this year, that was witnessed by lakhs of people. Following the traditional puja to Nandi Dhwaja during the auspicious time at the North Gate of Mysore Palace, over 90 cultural troupes involving…















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