Madikeri: The annual Cauvery Theerthodbhava at Talacauvery in Kodagu district will take place today (Oct. 17) at 7.50 pm, with thousands of devotees expected to gather for the sacred occasion. Talacauvery, regarded as the birthplace of the Cauvery River, will witness special pujas marking the emergence of the holy spring. A team of priests led…
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Surya Kirans all set for aerial spectacle
October 17, 2026Full-dress rehearsal on Oct. 18; main public display on Oct. 19 Mysuru: Mysuru is set to witness aerial displays by the Indian Air Force’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team at Bannimantap Parade Grounds on Oct. 18 and 19. Ahead of the show, nine Hawk Mk-132 aircraft flew over the city this morning as part of mapping…
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3,500 drones to light up skies from 7 tonight
October 17, 2026Mysuru: As part of Dasara, a four-day drone show will be held at Bannimantap Parade Grounds on Oct. 17, 18, 20 and 21. Organised by the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) under the ‘Dasara Deepalankara’ programme, the show aims to set a Guinness World Record with 3,500 drones creating a series of aerial formations, including…
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Police Mass Band enthrals audience at Mysore Palace
October 17, 2026Compositions of Michael Jackson, A.R. Rahman and Ilaiyaraaja take visitors on a musical journey Mysuru: The Dasara cultural programme yesterday witnessed Police Mass Band performing the compositions of music legends A.R. Rahman, Ilaiyaraaja and Michael Jackson at the Mysore Palace premises much to the delight of the audience. Following continuous rain in city, alternative arrangements…
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Traditional Tonga Ride…
October 17, 2026Mysuru: Couples, dressed in traditional attire, took a Tonga Ride on the main thoroughfares of city this morning, starting from Town Hall premises. The participants also learnt about heritage buildings on their way. The event was organised as part of Dasara festivities by the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage, Mysuru. Dr. P. Shivaraju, Commissioner,…
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Heritage Walk retraces city’s landmarks
October 17, 2026Mysuru: More than 50 people took part in a Heritage Walk organised in Mysuru as part of Dasara on Thursday, exploring some of the city’s historic buildings and landmarks. The walk was organised by the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage, in association with the Tourism Department. Film Director B. Suresh flagged off the event…
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4 killed, 22 injured
October 16, 2026Sleeper bus rams timber-laden lorry in pre-dawn accident Mysuru: Four persons were killed and 22 passengers were injured when a private sleeper coach bus travelling from Bengaluru to Kozhikode collided head-on with a timber-laden lorry near Kiranahalli Gate in Periyapatna taluk at around 3.30 am today. The accident occurred on the Mysuru-Periyapatna stretch near Anechowkur…
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After yesterday’s rain washout: Yuva Dasara timing advanced to 4.30 pm
October 16, 2026Mysuru: Following heavy rain that disrupted Yuva Dasara last evening, today’s programme has been rescheduled to 4.30 pm from the earlier 5.30 pm. The event, originally titled ‘Sandalwood Night’, has also been renamed ‘Sandalwood Evening’ to reflect the revised timing. The programme will feature actors Shiva Rajkumar and Rachita Ram, along with performances by singers…
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Procession marks Raitha Dasara
October 16, 2026Mysuru: A procession of bullock carts accompanied by folk and cultural troupes marked the inauguration of the three-day Raitha Dasara this morning. Agriculture Minister P.M. Narendraswamy flagged off the procession by driving a bullock cart at Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple near the Palace North Gate. The procession passed through Albert Victor Road, K.R. Circle, D. Devaraj…
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4-day drone show from tomorrow
October 16, 2026CESC warns of legal action against unauthorised drones Mysuru: As part of the ongoing Nada Habba Dasara celebrations, the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) has organised a mega drone show at the Bannimantap Torchlight Parade Grounds on Oct. 17, 18, 20 and 21. The aerial display is expected to be one of the major attractions…
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