The traditional wrestling competition being organised by Dasara Wrestling Sub-Committee has been witnessing some tough fights between wrestlers who have descended at the Devaraja Multipurpose Stadium located in Dasara Exhibition Grounds. The spectators, yesterday, were witness to one such match between Pailwan Yeshwanth Kalinga of Bhoothappana Garadi and Pailwan Devidas Godke of Kollapur. The match…
The Department of Heritage, Archaeology and Museums had organised ‘Heritage Walk’ in ethnic dress for general public this morning from Town Hall premises as part of Dasara Festival. More 250 men and women, with fellows wearing white jubba, dhoti, shalya and peta and ladies in traditional saree, participated in the programme. The Heritage Walk, which…
Badarinath Uttarkar (58), proprietor of Cotton Company on Chamaraja Double Road, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife, one son, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed this afternoon at the foot of Chamundi Hill.
Tourists hail illumination as magical and spellbinding Weekend crowd cause traffic jams across city Mysuru: Dasara illumination and lightscape art installations across the city is taking tourists and city residents by storm and drawing thousands of visitors onto the streets after dark. People are raving about the lightings calling it “one of the most amazing…
Mysuru: Two sharp nails pierced into the left foreleg of Jumbo Cauvery on Sept. 22 during the elephant team’s routine five-kilometre rehearsal from Mysore Palace to Bannimantap. The incident happened right in front of Balarama Gate of the Mysore Palace and soon after the incident went viral, it sparked outrage from animal lovers and those…
Mysuru: As many as 50 vintage cars of various companies manufactured between 1920 and 1970, are taking part in the Vintage Car Rally, organised as part of Dasara festivities. The Vintage Car Rally has been organised by the District Administration, Tourism Department and the Federation of Historic Vehicles of India (FHVI). Mysureans will have an…
Mysuru: Tourism Minister C.T. Ravi has said that the New Tourism Policy aimed at making the State most favourable place for a refreshing experience will be implemented in 2020. Speaking at a media interaction programme held at Pathrakarthara Bhavan here on Saturday last, Ravi said that plans are afoot to boost tourism in the State…
Mysuru: Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa yesterday said that novelist Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa deserves Jnanpith award for his excellent works. Delivering his Dasara address after taking part in the inauguration of the 10-day Nada Habba atop Chamundi Hill yesterday, Yediyurappa said the Dasara celebrations may bring peace, harmony and prosperity for the people of the State….
Mysuru: Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa (BSY) on Sunday visited Amba Vilas Palace and exchanged pleasantries with Pramoda Devi Wadiyar on the occasion of Dasara. The CM invited the Royal family members for Jumboo Savari (Dasara procession) to take place on Oct.8. Later speaking to press persons, Yediyurappa recalled the contribution of the erstwhile Mysore rulers…
Mysuru: Tourism and Kannada and Culture Minister C.T. Ravi conferred the prestigious ‘State Sangeetha Vidwan’ Award on Music Scholar Prof. B.S. Vijayaraghavan during the inauguration of Dasara Cultural Programmes at Mysore Palace premises yesterday. The award carries a cash prize of Rs.5 lakh and a citation. Speaking on the occasion, Ravi said that Dasara stands…
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