Mysore/Mysuru: Former Mayor Purushotham announced at a press conference on Saturday that to mark ‘Mahisha Dasara’ on Oct. 13, a bike rally will commence from Ashokapuram and proceed to the Mahishasura statue atop Chamundi Hill. Purushotham also serves as the President of Mahisha Dasara Acharana Samiti. A stage programme will be held at Town Hall,…
Mahishasura’s statue covered for painting works
October 10, 2023As painting works of Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill and surrounding structures are taken up ahead of Dasara, the statue of Mahishasura atop the Hill has been covered, said sources in the District Administration. Police have also clarified that the statue is covered as it will also be given a new coat of paint like…
Car topples after hitting bike atop Chamundi Hill
October 8, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A car toppled after ramming into a bike atop Chamundi Hill on Thursday night. The car was coming down the hill and when it was proceeding near Devikere, the car hit a bike resulting in the car driver losing control of the car which toppled and hit a roadside electric pole. Four persons have…
‘Mahisha Dasara for Mysuru’s identity, not against Goddess Chamundi or Dasara’
October 5, 2023Mahisha Dasara Celebration Committee releases pamphlets about event at Chamundi Hill on Oct. 13 Mysore/Mysuru: Members of Mahisha Dasara Celebration Committee have reaffirmed that ‘Mahisha Dasara planned on Oct.13 at Chamundi Hill here is for preserving the identity of the city, not against Goddess Chamundeshwari or Mysuru Dasara.’ They reiterated their stand in the wake…
‘Chamundi Betta Chalo’ on Oct. 13 to counter ‘Mahisha Dasara’
October 4, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha, has announced a protest event ‘Chamundi Betta Chalo’ on Oct. 13 in the city. This protest is in response to the ‘Mahisha Dasara’ being organised by the ‘Mahisha Dasara’ Celebration Committee at Chamundi Hill on the same day. ‘Mahisha Dasara’ is celebrated parallel to Nada Habba Dasara by a section…
Making Chamundi Hill a litter-free zone: Forest officers collect Rs. 66,500 penalty from violators in 24 days
October 1, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Forest Department’s efforts to impose penalties for littering and waste dumping on Chamundi Hill are yielding positive results, with the Department collecting Rs. 66,500 from Sept. 6 to Sept. 29 — 24 days. In August this year, the Department issued a notification announcing a ban on littering and implementing various restrictions atop Chamundi…
Swachhata Pakhwada: Students clean steps to Chamundi Hill
September 30, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: As part of World Tourism Day-2023 and Swachh Bharat Mission, Swachhata Pakhwada programme was organised by Tourism Department in association with Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and Vidyavardhaka First Grade College, at the foot of Chamundi Hill in city yesterday. Union Minister of State for Tourism Ajay Bhatt, who was in city, congratulated the students…
MP performs ‘puja’ atop Chamundi Hill marking PM Modi’s birthday
September 17, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Marking the 73rd birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mysuru-Kodagu BJP MP Pratap Simha, accompanied by several BJP leaders, performed special puja at Chamundeshwari Temple atop the Hill here this morning praying for the well-being of the PM. The BJP leaders also broke 73 coconuts in front of the temple as obeisance to the…
Won’t allow ‘Mahisha Dasara’ at Chamundi Hill, warns MP Simha
September 8, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Taking a dig at the plans to organise ‘Mahisha Dasara’ at Chamundi Hill on Oct. 13, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha has warned to stop the event, no matter even if it turns into a conflict. Simha, who spoke to media persons at Jaladarshini Guest House premises here this morning, said, “Daily thousands of people…
State-level Mahisha seminar in city on Sept. 10
September 8, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: As a prelude to Mahisha Dasara celebrations scheduled at Chamundi Hill in city on Oct. 13, a one-day State-level seminar on the topic ‘Mahisha Mandalada Adi Dore Mahishasura; Ondu Charithrika Nota’ (The King of Mahisha Mandala Mahishasura: A Historical Look) is organised on Sept. 10 at 10 am at University College of Fine Arts,…
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