Mysuru: Come Dasara and the District Administration completely gears up to celebrate it in a befitting manner. It is not just the nine-day celebrations and the tenth day Jumboo Savari, nor the Yuva Dasara nor the various music and cultural programmes that it hosts that people look forward to. But, the initiative it has taken…
Dasara jumbos all set for a grand spectacle
September 9, 2017By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers The main attraction of Dasara is the grand procession which is held on the day of Vijayadashami (Sept. 30). This year, Arjuna, will lead the procession by carrying the Golden Howdah (Chinnada Ambari) with the statue of Goddess Chamundeshwari installed upon it. The elephants, which live in their respective forest camps,…
He ensures elephants are fit as a fiddle
September 9, 2017By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers Dedicating one’s life for welfare of animals is not something which can be taken lightly. Though having studied veterinary science, many restrict themselves to be a pet doctor. But there are few people who join government service and dedicate themselves for well being of wild animals. One such person is veterinarian…
Dasara holidays for Mysuru district schools from Sept. 21
September 9, 2017Mysuru: Primary and high schools in Mysuru district will be closed from Sept. 21 to Oct. 5 in view of Dasara festivities. Though mid-term holidays for schools in the rest of the State are from Oct. 11 to 25, they have been advanced in Mysuru district after Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep wrote to the Commissioner…
Golden Chariot tourists to enjoy special hospitality this Dasara
September 7, 2017Mysuru: The Principal Secretary of the Tourism Department, Gaurav Gupta, has instructed to provide special hospitality to tourists coming to city in Golden Chariot. Addressing a meeting pertaining to tourism development at the DC’s office here yesterday, he instructed the officials to make separate seating arrangements for them to view various Dasara events and Jumboo…
42 tableaux for Jumboo Savari
September 7, 2017Mysuru: In all, 42 tableaux will participate in the Dasara-2017 Jumboo Savari, said Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer P. Shivashankar. He was speaking at the State-level Nodal Officers Sub-Committee meeting on tableaux, at the Zilla Panchayat Office, here yesterday and said already 35 tableaux had been shortlisted. The theme for each of the 30 Zilla…
Poet Nissar Ahmed invited officially to inaugurate Dasara
September 7, 2017Bengaluru: Mysuru District Administration has extended the official invitation to noted Kannada poet Padmashree K.S. Nissar Ahmed, who has been selected by the State Government to inaugurate this year’s Dasara festivities. Kokkare Hosahalli Shekh Haider Nissar Ahmed, popular as “Nityotsava Kavi”, will inaugurate the festival atop the Chamundi Hill on Sept. 21. The invitation was…
Cannon firing test for Dasara Jumbos tomorrow
September 7, 2017Mysuru: With the countdown for this year’s Dasara having already begun, the Forest Department will be conducting the cannon firing test for Dasara elephants at the Mysore Palace tomorrow. The test will be held at the parking space near the Varaha Gate of the Palace. All 15 elephants will undergo the test to get accustomed…
Royal domes to shine bright…
September 7, 2017Palace electricians are seen replacing old and fused bulbs of the magnificent domes of the Mysore Palace this morning ahead of Navaratri celebrations from Sept. 21. Every year, about 50,000 bulbs are replaced with new ones. The Palace is fitted with more than 98,000 plus bulbs. The illuminated Palace is one of the main attractions…
Dasara Exhibition-2017: DC Randeep sets Sept. 20 deadline for completion of stalls
September 6, 2017Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep, who inspected the Dasara Exhibition Grounds yesterday, instructed the officials to complete the construction of the stalls before Sept. 20. He was speaking to the officials after visiting the Dasara Exhibition Grounds yesterday and took detailed information about various Departments, Boards and Corporations which have agreed to set up the…
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