By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist The serpent is conspicuous by its absence in Harappan seals and in Ashokan artworks. Serpent worship is not part of Vedic texts. Multi-headed hooded serpents first appear in Buddhist shrines, at Sanchi and Bharhut. They appear as adoring symbols of Buddha. Then, the serpent-gods are shown…
On the serene evening of Aug. 24, Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha, Mysuru, transformed into a sanctum of melody as the young violin virtuosos Sumanth Manjunath and Malavi Manjunath mesmerised a packed audience with a performance that radiated brilliance, creativity and heartfelt artistry. Proud inheritors of the legendary Mysore violin tradition, the siblings reaffirmed their stature…
Sir, There is an urgent need to run local buses from City Railway Station directly to Kuvempunagar, Vivekanandanagar, Sharadadevinagar, TK Layout and other South-Western localities. At present, commuters are forced to go to the City Bus Stand (KR Circle) to catch another bus to these destinations. This is not only troublesome for the elderly, disabled…
Cult Hybrid Gym was launched at Lakshmipuram in Mysuru recently. Picture shows Rajeshwari Ramesh, Akshaya Shenoy and Vinay Ramesh inaugurating the new format of Cult Fit, a combination of Equipment-based Gym and Group Workout facilities on a 6,000 sq.ft area in two floors.
M.S. Nanjundaswamy (71), retired Railway employee and a resident of Vidyaranyapuram 4th Main, 1st Cross, passed away following brief illness at a private hospital in city this morning. He leaves behind two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Veerashaiva-Lingayat Burial Grounds in Vidyaranyapuram today, according to family sources.
Releasing of the book ‘Mahishasura Mardhini,’ written by R. Krishnamurthy; MP Yaduveer Wadiyar, scholar Dr. Shelvapillai Iyengar and author R. Krishnamurthy will be present, Madhava Krupa, Lakshmipuram, 6.30 pm.
Engineers’ Day celebrations, conferring of Civil Engineer Extraordinaire Award on H.K. Sampath Kumar (retd. Executive Engineer) and Teacher Par Excellence Award on Dr. Ramalingaiah (former Principal and Director, PES Institutions, Mandya); ACCE(I) former President B.S.C. Rao chief guest, The Ramco Cements Limited GM-Marketing A. Vinodh and Asst. Vice-President-Technical Services Anil Kumar Pillai guests of honour….
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Gandhi Shilp Bazaar, exhibition-cum-sale, JSS Mysore Urban Haat, 10.30 am to 9 pm.
21st edition of Bombe Mane, No. 91, Main Road, Nazarbad, 10 am to 7 pm.
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