R. Shivashankaraswamy (68), a senior journalist, Editor of ‘Vaarada Mithra’ and a resident of Vidyaranyapuram, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife Hema, children Pradeep and Deepika and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this afternoon.
Rukmini
January 1, 2026Rukmini (85), wife of retired Post-Master Kempaiah and a resident of Saraswathipuram, passed away yesterday in city. She leaves behind her husband, one son, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Mamballi village in Yalandur taluk this morning, according to family sources.
Events tomorrow – Jan. 2: Sri Mahalakshmi Temple, Kanakadasaranagar (Dattagalli)
January 1, 2026Satyanarayana Puja, Temple premises, 6.30 pm.
Events tomorrow – Jan. 2: Sadhana Mandira
January 1, 2026Special training sessions to perform simple and diligent Saraswati Puja by Swami Hamsananda, Sri Venkateshwara Devasthanam, Siddartha Layout, 4 pm to 4.45 pm; Balamuri Vinayaka Devasthanam, Siddartha Layout, 5.15 pm to 6 pm; Geetha Shishu Shikshana Sangha (GSSS), T. Narasipur Road, Siddartha Layout, 6.30 pm to 7.15 pm.
Events tomorrow – Jan. 2: Nrityagiri, Mysuru
January 1, 2026Monthly Series of Dance Performances, Bharatanatyam performances by Ashwini Manjunath from the USA, senior disciple of Nrityagiri and Anveshha Madhusudan from Mysuru, disciple of Vidu. Lakshmi Shavanth (senior disciple of Nrityagiri), Nrityagiri premises, #16/1, Preethi Layout, Srirampura, 6 pm.
Events tomorrow – Jan. 2: Children’s Literary Club
January 1, 2026Programme on ‘Strengthening the English of Kannada Medium Students’ by Dr. R. Purnima, formerly Professor of English, KSOU, presently Director, Children’s Literary Club, Bharati Stree Samaj School, Yadavagiri, 1.30 pm.
Events tomorrow – Jan. 2: Sri Lakshminarasimhaswamy Temple of Melukote Yadugiri Yatiraj Mutt, Mysuru Branch
January 1, 2026Dhanurmasa Puja, Temple premises, Jayalakshmipuram, 5.30 am to 10 am and 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm.
Events today – JAN. 1: Hotel Mayura Hoysala, Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC)
January 1, 2026New Year celebrations, Avarekalu Aahara Mela, Hotel premises, JLB Road, near Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa Circle, 7 pm to 10.30 pm.
Events today – JAN. 1: Sri Yoganarasimhaswamy Temple, Vijayanagar 1st Stage
January 1, 2026Temple Founder Prof. Bhashyam Swamiji distributes laddus to devotees as part of New Year celebrations, Temple premises, up to 11 pm.







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