Mysuru: The 75th birthday celebrations ‘Vajrotsava’ of Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji, being held at Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashrama in Datta Nagar here, will conclude with group singing of Guru Gita by devotees at 6 pm today. Sri Swamiji gave personal darshan to devotes this morning. The programme began at about 8 am with Sri Chakra…
Prosthetic equipment distributed to beneficiaries at Ashrama
May 28, 2017Mysuru: Marking the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations and 75th birthday of Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji, prosthetic equipment were distributed to specially-abled children at Nada Mantapa of Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashrama on Ooty Road here yesterday. More than 100 specially-abled children registered with the District Rehabilitation Centre (DRC), coming under the Department for the Empowerment of Differently…
Seed ball culturing marks Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan in city
May 28, 2017Mysuru: More than 250 volunteers, who included nature lovers, environmentalists, tourists including foreign tourists, women and children took part in the ‘Green Chamundi Abhiyana,’ launched by Clean Mysuru Foundation, near Shivananda Ashrama at the foot of Chamundi Hill here this morning. The initiative, which is aimed at creating green canopy in and around Chamundi Hill,…
Centre has raked up cow slaughter issue only to cover up its failures: A. Manju
May 28, 2017Mysuru: Claiming that the BJP led NDA Government at the Centre has raked up cow slaughter issue only to cover its failure in its 3 years rule, Animal Husbandry Minister A. Manju alleged that the Centre was playing with the emotions of the people. Addressing a press meet at Jaladarshini Guest House here this morning,…
Vanishing Kodavas: Some facts
May 28, 2017NOTE: Here we reproduce the letter titled ‘Vanishing Kodavas: Some facts’ for the reading pleasure of ‘Star of Mysore’ readers. —Ed It’s Kodavas all the way! Sir, Though Kodavas belong to ethnic minority tribes of Kodagu, they were quick enough to adapt themselves to civilisation under British influence, when Kodagu, then known as Coorg, was…
May Day celebration: Dist. Minister launches MyLAC website, favours technology upgradation
May 28, 2017Mysuru: As part of May Day celebration, District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa launched the website of Mysore Paints and Varnish Limited (MPVL) also known as MyLAC at its premises here yesterday evening. Speaking after launching the website and inaugurating the celebration, the Minister, who favoured technology upgradation, said that there was need to upgrade technology…
More on ‘Sons of Kodagu’
May 28, 2017Sir, This refers to the article titled ‘Son of Kodagu leaves his footprint on snow clad mountains’ published in two parts in SOM dated May 5 and 6, 2017 about K.B. Appachu. I had written in this column under the title ‘Vanishing Kodavas: Some facts’ (SOM dated Oct. 4, 2015), that Kodavas are well-educated, disciplined…
Rain creates havoc in city: Trees uprooted, vehicles submerged in cellars
May 28, 2017Mysuru: Rain, accompanied with gusty winds including thunder and lightning has created havoc in parts of city. The rains, which began at about 6 pm yesterday, stopped for an hour and started again with a drizzle for about half-an-hour and then began to lash continuously sending motorists and the public to take shelter. While a…
Kumbhabhisheka Mahotsava concludes with Bhaktigeete
May 28, 2017Vid. Shashidhara Kote and party from Bengaluru presenting Bhaktigeete at Sri Yoganarasimhaswamy Temple premises in Vijayanagar 1st Stage last evening as part of Kumbhabhisheka Mahotsava of Sri Yoganarasimhaswamy and Srivari which concluded yesterday.
Datta Symphony at Ganapathy Ashrama Vajrotsava to conclude with group singing of Guru Gita by Devotees this evening
May 28, 2017The Vajrotsava celebrations will conclude with Group singing of Guru Gita by Devotees today (May 28) at 6 pm.















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