The 103rd Convocation of University of Mysore (UoM) was held at Crawford Hall in city this morning. On the occasion, Honorary Doctorates were conferred on Nadoja Dr. P.S. Shankar, Emeritus Professor of Medicine, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru and Senior Journalist K.B. Ganapathy (KBG), Founder-Editor, Star of Mysore and Mysuru Mithra newspapers. However,…
Dasara Gold Cards sold out
October 18, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: All the Dasara Gold Cards 2023 that were kept for online sale from 10 am today have been sold out. People who were trying to purchase the cards online by visiting www.mysoredasara.gov.in even at 10.15 am got an error message on the website, indicating that all the cards have been sold out. Soon, “Select…
Thousands witness Cauvery Theerthodbhava at Talacauvery
October 18, 2023Madikeri: Thousands of devotees from Kodagu, Mysuru, Mandya, Kerala and Tamil Nadu gathered at Talacauvery in Kodagu on the intervening night of Oct. 17 and Oct. 18 to witness the Cauvery Theerthodbhava amid the chanting of mantras and other religious rituals. The holy event occurred precisely at 1.26 am, one minute before the scheduled time…
Huge demand for Ambaari bus ride to witness illuminated city
October 17, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Ambaari, a double-decker hop-on and hop-off bus service launched by the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC), has become a popular choice among visitors who want to witness the illuminated streets. As part of Dasara, the roads and circles are beautifully illuminated from 7 pm to 10.30 pm. Many people prefer to avoid…
Stars to perform at Yuva Dasara from tomorrow
October 17, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The posters of Yuva Dasara, one of the key attractions of Dasara, which will be held from Oct. 18 to 21 at Maharaja’s College Grounds, were released by Distrcit Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa in city yesterday. Sandalwood actor Shiva Rajkumar, who is popular as ‘Hat-trick Hero’ will be inaugurating Yuva Dasara tomorrow at 6…
Pramoda Devi flags off Srirangapatna Dasara
October 17, 2023Srirangapattana: Member of the Erstwhile Mysore Royal Family Pramoda Devi Wadiyar inaugurated the grand three day Dasara celebrations at historic Srirangapatna town yesterday, by showering flowers on the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari Devi. The Jumboo Savari procession was flagged off at the auspicious Abhijin Muhurat (3 pm to 4 pm). Elephant Mahendra, accompanied by Elephants…
Stunning floral displays beckon visitors to Dasara Flower Show
October 16, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Crowds had gathered at Kuppanna Park for the annual Dasara Flower Show even before the formal inauguration by Chief Minister Siddharamaiah, alongside District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa and other dignitaries yesterday afternoon. Upon the official opening of the show, hundreds of people eagerly flocked inside to witness the artistically arranged flowers. The freshness of…
Dazzling illumination transforms Mysuru city into a wonderland
October 16, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The illumination of streets and public spaces is a magnificent and visually stunning tradition that is a central feature of the Mysuru Dasara. This annual event has once again transformed the city into a magical wonderland. A wide array of lighting elements, including LED lights, tubes, miniature lights, incandescent bulbs and laser lights, are…
A feast of flavours, culinary delights at Food Mela
October 16, 2023Minister appeals people not to waste food as one-third of food prepared in India goes to waste Mysore/Mysuru: The Dasara Aahara Mela was inaugurated at the Bharat Scouts and Guides Grounds yesterday afternoon by Food and Civil Supplies Minister K.H. Muniyappa. The Minister himself showcased his culinary skills by preparing a dosa at one of…
Hamsalekha inaugurates Dasara atop Chamundi Hill
October 15, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Film music composer and lyricist ‘Nadabramha’ Dr. Hamsalekha had the honour of inaugurating the 414th Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara on the abode of Sri Chamundeshwari atop Chamundi Hill this morning. He commenced the festivities by showering flower petals on the beautifully adorned idol (Utsava Murthi) of Goddess Chamundeshwari, which was elegantly placed on a…
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