Mysuru: National Carrier Air India will introduce special flights for Dasara from Oct. 10 to Oct. 20, facilitating both national and international tourists to arrive in Mysuru to witness the festivities. And if the occupancy rates increase, the Air India is likely to continue the service even after Dasara, adding to the existing lone TruJet…
Golden Throne assembled amidst tight security
October 4, 2018Mysuru: The gems-and-diamond-studded Golden Throne (Suvarna Simhasana), one of the major attractions of Dasara, was brought out from the Mysore Palace Strong Room this morning amidst a posse of security and was assembled at Durbar Hall. This will be the centre of attraction for the 409th edition of Dasara that will begin on Oct.10. …
Woman lodges plaint against furniture shop for erecting pendal on her land
October 4, 2018S. Meenakshi claims ownership over 7 acres of land in ‘A’ and ‘C’ Blocks of Kurubarahalli Survey No.4 in Kasaba Hobli Mysuru: A woman, claiming to be the owner of the land adjacent to Lalitha Mahal Helipad, has lodged a complaint with Alanahalli Police accusing a furniture shop owner of erecting pendals on her land,…
Rain does not deter spirit of Yuva Sambhrama on Day-4
October 4, 2018Mysuru: The fourth day of ‘Dasara Yuva Sambhrama’ at the Open Air Theatre in Manasagangothri here last evening featured theme-based dances focussing on harassment of women, importance of farmers, richness of Kannada language and patriotism. Rain did not deter the spirit of the College students among the audience who enjoyed the show taking shelter under…
Palace Durbar Hall getting ready for Navarathri
October 4, 2018The Mysore Palace, which is the centre of attraction during the Navarathri celebrations to be held from Oct.10 to 19, is being decked up for the festivities. The Royal Abode, including the Private Durbar Hall, is being spruced up. Pictures show the workers dusting the ornately gilded columns, stained glass ceilings, chandeliers with fine floral…
GTD to inaugurate Dasara Water Sports at Varuna Lake tomorrow
October 4, 2018Higher Education and District Minister G.T. Devegowda (GTD) will inaugurate the Water Sports, organised jointly by the District Administration and Tourism Department, as part of Dasara celebrations tomorrow (Oct.5) at 10 am at Varuna Lake on T. Narasipur Road here. Tourism and Sericulture Minister S.R. Mahesh will inaugurate the Information Centre. MLA Dr. Yathindra Siddharamaiah…
Sudha Murty invited to inaugurate Dasara
October 3, 2018Bengaluru: Noted writer and Chairperson of Infosys Foundation Sudha Murty was formally invited this morning in Bengaluru to inaugurate the 10-day Dasara festivities in Mysuru. She will inaugurate the Nada Habba atop Chamundi Hill on Oct. 10 in the presence of Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy and other dignitaries. A formal invitation was extended to her…
Mysore Palace entry restricted for visitors
October 3, 2018Mysuru: Entry of tourists to the Mysore Palace will be restricted on a few days during Dasara season, due to religious ceremonies conducted by the members of the royal family and also for the conduct of Jumboo Savari. Oct. 4: Entry will be restricted to the Palace from 10 am to 1 pm (both inside…
Will it be a ‘Mayorless’ Dasara ?
October 3, 2018Mysuru: Will it be a Mayorless Dasara this year? Seems so as there is no indication of the announcement of Mayoral poll schedule. The Mayor is a key person during Vijayadashami procession and the person occupying that post rides a horse. The MCC polls was held on Aug. 31 and the results were announced on…
Dangling wire obstructs wooden howdah-carrying Arjuna
October 3, 2018Mysuru: A wire that was pulled to set up serial lights on Sayyaji Rao Road obstructed the smooth movement of Howdah Elephant Arjuna, who was carrying the wooden howdah for the first time this morning. The wooden howdah touched the low-hanging wire and prevented Arjuna from moving further on the Jumboo Savari route. Due to…
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