By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist The Chamundeshwari Temple in Mysore used to receive a Salam Aarti, which is believed to have been instituted by Tipu Sultan. Now it has been renamed as the Namaskara Aarti, as part of the growing wave of anti-Muslim sentiment across the country. It’s tit-for-tat politics. In…
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February 16, 2025It was this day, nay this very evening, 47 years ago that STAR OF MYSORE was born in this city as an Evening English Newspaper. Happily it continues to be your favourite eveninger. From this evening, we will be entering 48th year of publication. And as we do so, we gratefully remember all those who …
Events tomorrow – feb. 17: Kadamba Ranga Vedike, Mysuru and Directorate of Kannada & Culture
February 16, 2025Kadamba Ranga Habba, staging of play ‘Chithraturaga Nyaya Artaath Keertiya Avanthara’ by Sanchalana Mysuru, Mini Theatre, Kalamandira premises, 7 pm.
Events tomorrow – feb. 17: Haridasa Sangeeta Sahityotsava Samiti
February 16, 2025Ganasiri-Vedanta Lahari-12 programme, ‘Rukminisha Vijaya Saptaha,’ written by Sri Vadiraja Gurusarvabhowma, vocal concerts by Vidwan Anantha Kulkarni of Bagalkot, 5 pm; Discourse on ‘Rukminisha Vijaya’ by renowned scholar and Dewan of Sri Vysaraja Mutt Sri Bramhanyacharya, Sarada Vilas Centenary Hall, Krishnamurthypuram, 6 pm to 8.30 pm.
Events tomorrow – feb. 17: Sri Chamundeshwari Temple Development Authority
February 16, 2025Annual Jathra Mahotsava of Sri Jwalamukhi Tripurasundari Devi, Ekadashavara Rudrabhisheka, Sahasra Namarchane, distribution of prasadam, 12.30 pm.
Events tomorrow – feb. 17: JSS Mysore Urban Haat
February 16, 2025Gandhi Shilp Bazaar, exhibition-cum-sale of handicrafts and handloom products, JSS Mysore Urban Haat, Ring Road, Hebbal Industrial Area, 10.30 am to 9 pm.
Events today – FEB. 16: Rangayana
February 16, 2025Staging of play ‘Kaane Adavaru,’ directed by Saurav Poddar, Bhoomigeeta, Rangayana premises, 6.30 pm.
Events today – FEB. 16: Avadhoota Datta Peetham
February 16, 20254k Projection Mapping on 45-ft tall Karya Siddhi Hanuman statue, Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashram, Dattanagar, Nanjangud Road, (3 Shows) 7.10 pm, 7.40 pm & 8.10 pm.
Events today – FEB. 16: Natana School of Theatre Arts
February 16, 2025Staging of play ‘Miss Sadarame,’ directed by Saroja Hegde, School premises, Ramakrishnanagar, 6.30 pm.
Events today – FEB. 16: Kadamba Ranga Vedike, Mysuru and Directorate of Kannada & Culture
February 16, 2025Kadamba Ranga Habba, staging of play ‘Ashwaghosha’ by Shantala Kalavidaru, Chamaraja- nagar, Mini Theatre, Kalamandira premises, 6.30 pm.




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