Mysuru: This Dasara Flower Show will be full of glitter and glory amidst mild fragrance of flowers as millions of flowers are set to bloom taking visitors to a colourful world. The 11-day grand show will be organised at Kuppanna Park (Nishad Bagh) in Nazarbad from Sept. 29 to Oct. 9. Addressing a press conference…
Artisans burn midnight oil to make attractive Tableaux
September 27, 2019Balakot air-strike, Kanakadasa blowing bugle, Google Bridge and Fit India to be displayed during Jumboo Savari Mysuru: Artisans, decorators, carpenters and painters are working even during wee hours in the APMC Yard premises at Bandipalya on Nanjangud Road to make attractive tableaux that move along with Jumboo Savari on Oct. 8. Models on India’s surgical…
Slurp! Wild coriander leaves, turmeric to spice up tribal food
September 27, 2019Mysuru: Tribal food section at ‘Dasara Aahara Mela’ to be held at Scouts and Guides Grounds will have new inclusions with more delicious Bamboo Biriyani to tickle the taste buds of foodies. Addressing a press meet at Pathrakarthara Bhavan yesterday, Karnataka Adivasi Rakshana Parishat State President M. Krishnaiah revealed that special wild coriander leaves, curry…
Stage King: For 35 years he has pitched shamiyanas and dais for Dasara events
September 27, 2019Mysuru: It is Dasara season and a season of events that pulls thousands of crowds to various venues in Mysuru. Accommodating the crowds safely amidst rain so that they can enjoy wholesome entertainment is usually a headache for any organiser. To make this task a cakewalk is K.M. Shariff, who single-handedly handles the responsibility of…
Police Force arrive for Dasara security
September 27, 2019Mysuru: The first batch of nearly 2,000 additional Police force, drawn from various districts of the State, have arrived in city for Dasara security. The Police personnel were briefed after roll call by senior Police Officers in front of Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple today. Nearly 10 KSRP platoons, three CAR platoons and more than 300 Police…
Dasara rush: Railway Platform ticket fare revised
September 27, 2019Mysuru: As heavy rush of passengers is anticipated during Dasara festival in Mysuru Railway Station, the South Western Railway (SWR) has decided to increase the Platform ticket fare to Rs.20 (from the existing Rs.10) for a period of 14 days from Oct.2 to Oct. 15. This move is to regulate crowd on Platforms and make…
Three days of Dasara dedicated to farmers
September 27, 2019Mysuru: Farmers will get an opportunity to showcase their crops, learn about new technologies and have some entertainment as well at the three-day Raitha Dasara that will be held at J.K. Grounds in city from Oct.1 to 3. Announcing this at a press meet recently, Dr. M. Krishnaraju, ZP Deputy Secretary and Raitha Dasara Sub-Committee…
Illuminated ‘Hasiru Chappara’
September 27, 2019Like every year, the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) and Dasara Illumination Sub-Committee have installed ‘Hasiru Chappara’ on Sayyaji Rao Road welcoming guests for this year’s Dasara celebrations.
Royal Chandeliers get their sheen back for Dasara
September 26, 2019By N. Niranjan Nikam The Mysore Palace Board, in-charge of maintaining the Palace, gets to work to prepare for Dasara months in advance. Over 150 chandeliers are cleaned and burnt bulbs inside them are replaced – a delicate work that needs a lot of careful planning. “Chandeliers including big ones, domes, and pearl chandeliers, white,…
117 cameras keep 360o vigil on Mysore Palace
September 25, 2019Mysuru: Lakhs of tourists visit Mysore Palace, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country, every year. To keep a watch on this magnificent place every day is no easy task. However, the Mysuru Palace Board has risen to the occasion and installed 117 CCTV cameras covering the entire span of 72 acres…
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