Mysuru: The Jeevannarayana Katte, famous as J.K. Grounds, was the centre of attraction yesterday where a cow milking competition was held as part of Raitha Dasara festivities. Many farmers had come with their cows from far and wide and participated in the competition that was held as the valedictory of Raitha Dasara. Ravikumar, a farmer…
Over 1,600 artistes to take part in Jumboo Savari
September 25, 2017Mysuru: Nearly 1,600 artistes representing different folk and cultural troupes are expected to take part in the ‘Jumboo Savari’ procession on Sept. 30. These artistes will be divided into 40 troupes and the district authorities have planned to follow the Republic Day parade (held every year in New Delhi) model to maintain order and discipline…
Treat your taste buds with traditional & continental dishes
September 25, 2017Mysuru: Even if a Dasara visitor misses a couple of music concerts and cultural programmes, he or she will not risk missing the Aahara Mela and this year, it is being organised at two places — Scouts and Guides Grounds and at MUDA Ground near the Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel. For foodies, Aahara Mela is…
Cinema time for jailbirds & tribals
September 25, 2017Mysuru: The Mysuru District Film Festival (MyDFF) organised as part of Dasara is drawing good crowds to the theatres, as this is the first time that the selected films are being screened in two multiplex theatres — DRC and Inox. Dasara Film Festival Sub-Committee Special Officer and Additional Deputy Commissioner T. Yogesh said that the…
280 additional cleaning staff deployed for Dasara in city
September 25, 2017Mysuru: To maintain cleanliness of the city during Dasara festivities, 280 additional cleaning staff are rendering their services, said President of Dasara Cleaning Sub-Committee Narayanaswamy. Disclosing this at a press meet here on Saturday, Narayanaswamy said that lakhs of people visit the city to view Dasara cultural programmes which would result in them throwing waste…
Day-long Open Street Festival on D.D. Urs Road
September 25, 2017Mysuru: For the first time, the District Administration and the Tourism Department have jointly organised ‘Open Street Festival’ on Sept. 27 at D. Devaraja Urs Road in city to coincide with World Tourism Day. The Street will be completely free of traffic and the day-long festival will begin at 7 am and end at 9…
When IAS & IPS officers tackle Panja Kusti
September 25, 2017Mysuru: Dasara Kusti Sub-Committee had organised the 3rd State-level ‘Panja Kusti’ (Arm Wrestling) at Devaraj Urs Multipurpose Stadium here this morning. A total of 50 men and 25 women participated in the event in various categories based on body weight. The winner in the men’s category will be conferred ‘Mysuru Dasara Sri’ title while the…
DC Randeep cycles to learn about Office heritage, history
September 25, 2017Mysuru: The District Administration and Department of Heritage, Archaeology and Museums have made all efforts to make this Dasara a unique one introducing heritage as the theme and showcasing the heritage structures. As part of the guided tour, on the third day today, a few of the citizens of Mysuru were introduced to the heritage…
Braving rain, art buffs enjoy Dasara cultural programmes in city
September 25, 2017Mysuru: Though incessant rain played spoilsport at Dasara cultural programme at Palace premises here last evening, a temporary small stage was created near Anebagilu for the performers who presented Odissi Dance, Sarod recital and Sufi music. The discerning music lovers, braving the inclement weather, taking shelter here and there, enjoyed the music and encouraged the…
Papon’s folk-fusion band entertains gathering at Yuva Dasara
September 25, 2017Mysuru: A folk-fusion band, led by popular music composer from Assam Angarag Mahanta, popularly known as Papon, presented a music programme as part of Yuva Dasara at Maharaja’s College Grounds here last evening. The event was organised by Coke Studio. Despite the continuous rain, hundreds of people at the ground were entertained with lilting melodies….
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