Christmas was celebrated at Avadhoota Datta Peetham in city with carol singing and distribution of sweets and presents by a devotee dressed as Santa. Devotees from Germany, Switzerland, France, Denmark, USA, Russia and Trinidad participated in the carol singing in the presence of Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji.
Churches deck up for Xmas
December 24, 2019The Christian community is all geared up to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ while the city Churches are preparing for the biggest festival of the community — Christmas — by conducting special programmes tonight and tomorrow. City’s major Churches are decked up and illuminated for Christmas. Specials prayers and songs and sermons have been…
Festive December: Host of festivals planned in city to usher in Christmas, New Year
December 15, 2019WINTER TO REMEMBER Karanji Lake Festival: Dec. 16 and Dec. 17 at Karanji Lake Christmas Carnival: Dec. 21 & 22 at St. Philomena’s Church Winter Festival or Magi Utsav: Dec. 22 to Dec. 31 Annual Flower Show: Dec. 22 to Dec. 31 at Mysore Palace Mysuru Bird Fest: Dec. 28 and Dec. 29 New Year’s…
Christmas celebrations in Mysuru
December 25, 2018Mysuru: Christmas is the day when the whole world celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. St. Philomena’s Church in the city is abuzz with Christmas celebrations with the Midnight Mass held between 11 and 12 and the three Sacrificial Prayers (Bali Puje) held this morning at 5 am, 6 am and 7 am in both…
Bishop’s Christmas, New Year message of peace, harmony
December 19, 2018Mysuru: Christmas is the month where a joyous atmosphere prevails and every year, it is celebrated with great enthusiasm by everyone irrespective of caste or religion, said Bishop of Mysuru Most Rev. Dr. K.A. William. Addressing a press conference at the Bishop House on Mother Teresa Road here yesterday on Christmas and New Year messages,…
Xmas spirit pervades Mysuru
December 25, 2017Mysuru: Despite biting cold, thousands of Christians thronged several churches in city to attend the midnight mass yesterday heralding Christmas celebrations. People were seen offering prayers, lighting candles and wishing one another to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with pomp and gaiety. Mass prayers were conducted by the priests. The centre of attraction was…
Mysuru gears up for Christmas
December 24, 2017Mysuru: It’s Christmas tomorrow and the city is all geared up for the festive season with Churches preparing for the biggest festival of the Christian community. Churches will hold midnight services and holy prayers at 12 am to mark the birth of Jesus Christ. St. Philomena’s Church, which is the biggest church in the city,…
Tourist vehicles clog Mysuru-Bengaluru Road
December 24, 2017Mysuru: Long weekend, Christmas Holidays leading up to the New Year and the 10-day extravagant Mysuru Winter Festival are bringing tourists to Mysuru in droves. So much so that the Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway is choked since yesterday afternoon with a maximum number of vehicles on the Mysuru side and with a handful of vehicles towards Bengaluru….
Bishop’s message for Christmas
December 23, 2017Mysuru: With just two days left for Christmas, Bishop of Mysuru Rev. Dr. K.A. William addressed a press meet at Bishop House in city this morning. The Bishop said that Christmas symbolises the power of love, service and justice which all lead to peace across the globe. He observed that the consumerist society, with its…
Ahead of Christmas & New Year: Hotels, foreigners, PGs on Police radar
December 22, 2017Mysuru: All lodges, hotels, guest houses, home stays and furnished apartments in the city have to mandatorily file particulars of their foreign guests and visitors by submitting ‘C’ Form to comply with legal requirements. Details like the foreigner’s passport number, purpose of visit, phone number, VISA details and the date of departure have to be…
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