Mysore/Mysuru: As the world is celebrating the ‘Pran Pratishta’ (consecration) of Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Mysuru too etched its name in the history books as Bhoomi Puja was held for the construction of the Sri Ram Temple at Harohalli-Gujjegowdanapura in Mysuru taluk from where the Krishna Shile or black schist rock was extracted for sculpting…
Ram Lalla idol sculptor’s mother lights 111-foot long agarbathi in city
January 22, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Coinciding with the consecration of Ram Lalla’s idol at Ayodhya today, Cycle Pure Agarbathi, India’s largest agarbathi manufacturer, had arranged lighting of 111-foot large agarbathi with the motto ‘Cherishing Excellence: Honouring Local Craftsmanship’ simultaneously at three culturally vibrant places — Mysuru, Maharashtra, and Goa. At Mysuru, the 111-foot large agarbathi was lit in the…
Special ceremonies held at Mysore Palace temples
January 22, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: To celebrate the consecration of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, the Mysore Palace Board, in collaboration with the Department of Religious Endowment, conducted special pujas at the Palace premises this morning. Before the commencement of the puja rituals, the utsava murthis (festival idols) from all the temples within the Palace premises, including Sri Shwethavarahaswamy Temple,…
Luckiest person on earth: Arun Yogiraj
January 22, 2024New Delhi/Ayodhya: Mysuru-based sculptor Arun Yogiraj, who created the Ram Lalla idol for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, today said that he considers himself as the “luckiest person” on earth. “I feel I am the luckiest person on the earth now. The blessing of my ancestors, family members and Lord Ram Lalla has always been…
Festive fervour grips city for Lord Ram
January 22, 2024Special ceremonies held at Palace Temples Mysore/Mysuru: With the consecration of Lord Ram Lalla idol at Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, Mysuru city transformed into a vibrant spectacle adorned in saffron, exuding a festive ambience. To commemorate this auspicious occasion, special pujas and rituals unfolded at Rama Mandiras and Anjaneyaswamy Temples across various localities including households. …
Celebs at Ayodhya
January 22, 2024Ayodhya: Film stars and Bollywood luminaries have gathered at the newly-constructed Ram Temple in Ayodhya for the grand consecration ceremony. Notable personalities such as Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Ayushmann Khurrana, and filmmaker Rohit Shetty graced the temple this morning in anticipation of the consecration event. Megastar Amitabh…
Preparations on for three-day Mysuru Fest from Jan. 26
January 22, 2024DC, Police Commissioner and Joint Director of Tourism Department inspect sites Mysore/Mysuru: With just a few days remaining until Mysuru Fest 2024, an initiative by the Department of Tourism to promote tourism and enhance Mysuru’s brand value, Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra, City Police Commissioner Ramesh Banoth, Joint Director of Tourism Department M.K. Savitha and…
City Police remain vigilant; additional forces deployed
January 22, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: In the wake of consecration of the Ram Lalla idol at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, additional Police forces have been deployed in the city to maintain vigilant oversight and prevent any untoward incidents. In compliance with instructions from the Director General and Inspector General of Police to all Police chiefs in the State,…
Feeding spaces created for mothers at Nanjangud Temple
January 22, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Cycle Pure Agarbathi, the leading agarbathi manufacturer in India, has extended crucial support to nursing mothers visiting the Srikanteshwaraswamy Temple at Nanjangud. This initiative involves creating two portable feeding and nurturing spaces for mothers, allowing them to partake in a tranquil worship experience while attending to their infants. The initiative was inaugurated recently by…
Translation involves broad cultural concept: Prof. H.S. Shivaprakash
January 22, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Senior Poet Prof. H.S. Shivaprakash said that translation is not only a transformation of language and literature, but also incorporates a broad cultural concept. He was speaking on the topic “Translation as Creativity in Indian Literary Cultures” at the fifth edition of Mysuru Literary Fest-2024, organised by Mysore Literary Association at Maharaja’s College Centenary…















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