Mysore/Mysuru: On account of Rahugrasta Chandra Grahana (Lunar Eclipse) slated to occur tomorrow (Oct.28) night, the Sri Chamundeshwari termple at Chamundi Hill will be closed for the general public from 6 pm tomorrow till 7 am next day (Oct.29). “Tomorrow morning on account of Chandra Grahana, special puja will be performed to Goddess Chamundeshwari and…
Mysore/Mysuru: The elephants, an integral part of the Dasara celebrations, were given an emotional farewell from Mysore Palace today. Departing from Jayamarthanda Gate in trucks, the 14 jumbos started their journey back to their respective camps where they will resume their designated duties as directed by Forest Department, though their special festive diet will no…
Mysore/Mysuru: The Dasara Exhibition and Flower Show emerged as the primary draws for tourists here during the recently concluded Dasara festival, according to data released by the Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA) and the Department of Horticulture. The exhibition, being held at Doddakere Maidan, attracted over three lakh visitors over the ten-day festival period. The Exhibition…
Mysore/Mysuru: As Dasara lightings has been extended till Nov. 3, the one-way rule and no parking zones will be in effect from Oct. 25 till Nov. 4 from 4 pm to 11 pm to enable tourists and visitors to view the lightings and illumination without any hassles. One-way rule From Gun House Circle on roads…
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: 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: This year’s Dasara procession held yesterday saw as many as 49 tableaux taking part with 31 of them representing their respective districts and the rest 18 representing different Government Departments. The tableau of Bagalkot district featured a replica of Badami Chalukya rulers and the popular Sri Banashankaridevi temple, while the tableau of Ballari district…
CM Siddharamaiah to inaugurate Jumboo Savari on Oct. 24 Mysore/Mysuru: With just a day remaining for Ayudha Puja and two days for Vijayadashami, Mysuru’s residents flocked to major markets and city streets this morning to purchase fruits, vegetables, puja articles and other essentials for the upcoming celebrations. Ayudha Puja, also known as ‘Astra Puja’ or…
Mysore/Mysuru: In preparation for Ayudha Puja (Oct. 23) and Vijayadashami (Oct. 24), Mysuru City Police have implemented one-way traffic arrangements on several key roads as follows: Vehicles approaching from Old Mysuru-Bengaluru Road to Fountain Circle must turn left at Link Road Junction, taking the route via Moulana Abul Kalam Azad Circle (Highway Circle) and Rajendranagar…
By M.T. Yogesh Kumar In a magnificent display of tradition and heritage, the Nada Habba Dasara Mahotsava promises to rekindle the splendour of bygone eras with this year’s Jumboo Savari procession. Leading the way will be 14 caparisoned elephants, with the star attraction being the Golden Howdah-carrying Abhimanyu. Over 200 individuals, elegantly attired in royal…
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