National integrity, effects of war and tribute to soldiers being major themes, dance features at Yuva Sambhrama last evening rekindled patriotism among the audience. Performances of the evening also focused on women empowerment, folk tradition and farmers.
DASARA EVENTS – 2017
September 18, 2017Whom to contact? The Dasara High Power Committee-2017 has appointed the following officials for various Dasara Sub-Committees. Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep is the Dasara Special Officer. Reception and Invitation Deputy Special Officer – T. Yogesh (Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mysuru, Mob: 98444 85944), Working President – N. Raju (Additional Commissioner, MCC, Mob: 94490 68570), Secretary –…
Rumours of Golden Howdah on chariot scoffed
September 17, 2017Mysuru: The Dasara pageant in the city every year is a sight to behold with the caparisoned Ambari elephant carrying the 750-kg golden howdah. This year again Arjuna has been chosen to carry it on Sept. 30, the day of Vijayadashami. However, the animal right activists always feel that the howdah-carrying elephant might be under…
Formal Dasara invite to Pramoda Devi tomorrow
September 17, 2017Mysuru: A formal Dasara invite will be extended to Rajamata Pramoda Devi Wadiyar tomorrow. District in-charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa, Mayor M.J. Ravikumar, DC D. Randeep and others will visit the Mysore Palace tomorrow at 4 pm to extend a formal invitation. Meanwhile, DC Randeep who released the Dasara invitation here this morning, said that…
Helicopter Joy Ride inaugurated
September 17, 2017Mysuru:“Mysuru is a clean city and we have personally witnessed it from the sky. The helicopter joy ride gave us the opportunity to view the city from the top and we realised how beautiful, clean and green it looks,” exclaimed Mysuru City Corporation Commissioner G. Jagadeesha and Superintendent of Police Ravi D. Channannavar. They were…
Navaratri, the 9-day festival of Goddess Chamundeshwari
September 17, 2017By Prof. A.V. Narasimha Murthy, former Head, Department of Ancient History & Archaeology, University of Mysore Navaratri or Dasara in Mysuru of ancient period was famous all over the world and visitors used to throng the city to witness the spectacular Durbar held in the Palace. With the advent of changes to suit the democracy,…
Raitha Dasara Rally on Sept. 22
September 17, 2017Mysuru: As part of Raitha Dasara to be held at J.K. Grounds in city from Sept. 22 to 24, following programmes have been organised: Sept. 22: A grand procession of farmers and livestock would be taken out from Mysore Palace North Gate; Sept. 23: Sports for farmers (men and women). Events for men includes boulder…
Bike rally to Hilltop tomorrow
September 17, 2017Mysuru: As part of Mahisha Dasara, a bike rally will be taken out to Chamundi Hill tomorrow (Sept. 18) under the aegis of Dalit Welfare Trust, Ashokapuram Abhimanigala Balaga, Gangothri Samshodhana Vidyarthi Okkuta and Pragatipara Sanghatanegalu. The rally will be launched by Prof. Shabbir Mustafa by garlanding the statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Town…
Women jubilate at Yuva Sambhrama Day-5
September 17, 2017The themes chosen for Day-5 of Yuva Sambhrama-2017 spread joy among womenfolk as it spoke more about educating and empowering women. Also included was heritage of the city, patriotism, folk culture, farmers and love for Kannada language.
Heliride, Palace-on-Wheels, Trin Trin, Street Fest add zest to 408th Nada Habba
September 16, 2017Mysuru: The District Administration is leaving no stone unturned as it gears up for the celebration of the 408th Dasara, popularly called ‘Nada Habba’ (State-festival). A slew of events have been lined up and to spread the joy of the festival, as one of the main attractions, the visitors can experience ‘Helicopter Joy Ride,’ from…
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