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Nalwadi’s Statue develops cracks, again
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Nalwadi’s Statue develops cracks, again

February 20, 2020

Expert team inspects cracks on Nandi Statue also Mysore/Mysuru: Authorities from Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) have done little to protect Mysuru Maharaja Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar’s statue at K.R. Circle which is now cracked and faded, thanks to years of neglect.  Cracks have developed in the face and neck of the life-size statue. Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar…

Saptapadi: Mass marriage atop Chamundi Hill on Apr. 26
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Saptapadi: Mass marriage atop Chamundi Hill on Apr. 26

February 13, 2020

Mysuru/Mysore: “Preparations are in full swing for Saptapadi: Mass marriage event, to be held atop Chamundi Hill on April 26. The event needs to be publicised in maximum ways possible,” said Public Library Department Deputy Director and Nodal Officer B. Manjunath while instructing the concerned officials. He was addressing the officials at a meeting held…

Round-the-clock vigil over Chamundi Hill for summer fire
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Round-the-clock vigil over Chamundi Hill for summer fire

February 11, 2020

By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: With summer fast approaching and the lush green vegetation turning dry posing potential risk of summer fire at Chamundi Hill, the Mysuru Division Forest Department personnel have created an 80 km-long fire line atop the Hill as a precautionary measure. They are also keeping a round-the-clock vigil to prevent any…

Lalithadripura village built by Nalwadi turns 100
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Lalithadripura village built by Nalwadi turns 100

February 10, 2020

Nestled below the iconic Chamundi Hill is Lalithadripura village that was formed by Raja Rishi Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar. The village celebrated centenary yesterday amidst much fanfare. The village is on the eastern side of the city and though there are many villages surrounding the heart of Mysuru that have completed a century, Lalithadripura is special…

Moonlight Music Concert by Mysuru N. Srinath
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Moonlight Music Concert by Mysuru N. Srinath

February 6, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: Vid. Mysuru N. Srinath will present a vocal concert at Suttur Mutt at the foot of Chamundi Hill in city on Feb. 9 at 6 pm as part of the Mutt’s Moonlight Music-221 programme. He will be accompanied by Vid. Mysuru M. Keshava on violin and Vid. G.S. Ramanujam on mridanga. Suttur Seer Sri…

Golden chariot for Chamundi Temple: Minister to look into proposal
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Golden chariot for Chamundi Temple: Minister to look into proposal

February 3, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: Muzrai Minister Kota Srinivas Poojary yesterday said that he would examine the proposal for Rs.7.60 crore to build a gold chariot for Goddess Chamundeshwari, the presiding deity of Chamundi Hill, in Mysuru.  “I will hold discussions with Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa and examine the detailed report,” he said. The Golden Chariot will be built…

Kotarothsava Katcheri at Chamundi Hill
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Kotarothsava Katcheri at Chamundi Hill

January 14, 2020

On the 6th day of Kotarothsava music programme atop Chamundi Hill recently, a vocal concert was presented by Vidwan Ramakrishna and Vidushi Indrani Anantharamu accompanied by Vid. Ravishankar on keyboard, Vid. Indu Shekar on tabla and Vid. Murthy on rhythm pad.

2020 ushered in with Cheers & Prayers
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2020 ushered in with Cheers & Prayers

January 1, 2020

Mysuru/Mysore: After partying hard all night at various watering holes in city, devotees thronged temples across the city from the early hours on the first day of the New Year (first day of the Decade) to offer prayers. Sanctum sanctorum of temples was opened as early as 5 am to enable the public to have…

New Year revelry no problem but follow rules, say Police
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New Year revelry no problem but follow rules, say Police

December 31, 2019

Chamundi Hill out of bounds Section 144 at Muthathi Swimming, partying banned at Balamuri, Yedamuri Mysuru/Mandya:  With just a few hours to go to ring in the New Year, the Mysuru and Mandya Police are on their toes to make sure New Year’s Eve celebrations are safe for women and children, accident-free and incident-free. Hordes…

Forest Department creates fire line atop Chamundi Hill
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Forest Department creates fire line atop Chamundi Hill

December 24, 2019

The Forest Department personnel are seen lighting fire to dry grass and extinguishing them to create a fire line atop Chamundi Hill this morning. This is a routine exercise to prevent fire from spreading further in case of any fire incidents at the hill. The fire lines will help in controlling any accidental fire in…

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