Mysore/Mysuru: Renowned mridanga artiste Vidwan A.V. Anand was conferred ‘State Sangeetha Vidwan’ Award, given by the State Government, at the inauguration of Dasara cultural events in Palace premises here last evening. Speaking after receiving the award, he said that though he lived in Bengaluru, Mysuru was his favourite city and has great respect for Mysuru,…
Low-key Dasara off to a traditional start
October 7, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Former Chief Minister Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna (S.M. Krishna) inaugurated the 412th Dasara (Nada Habba) atop the Chamundi Hill in the auspicious Tula Lagna between 8.15 am and 8.45 am today. The inauguration signalled the start of Sharannavarathri which will conclude with Vijayadashami on Oct. 15. The Agra Puja (first ritual) was performed to Goddess…
When CM gestured to his wife from stage…
October 7, 2021SP inadvertently wears shoes inside Chamundi Temple; runs back to remove it Mysore/Mysuru: As soon as Dasara State guest former CM S.M. Krishna and Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai walked on to the dais to do the honours of inauguration accompanied by a large number of Ministers and elected representatives, CM’s wife Chennamma too followed them….
Krishna calls for Mysuru-centric tourism circuit; CM responds
October 7, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: In his Dasara inaugural address, former CM S.M. Krishna urged CM Basavaraj Bommai to develop Mysuru as a key tourist destination by creating a circuit or a package for tourists. “By Dasara-2022, a clear concept on projecting Mysuru and its tourism, focusing on Dasara can be worked out,” he said requesting the CM to…
Private Durbar begins at Mysore Palace
October 7, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The Khas Durbar (Private Durbar), which marks the beginning of Dasara festivities, began this morning at Mysore Palace with the titular head of Mysore royal family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar ascending the Golden Throne between 11.45 am and 12.15 pm at the magnificent Durbar Hall. The rituals began as early as 4.30 am with…
Additional 1,000 Police from outside deployed for Mysuru Dasara security
October 7, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: An additional 1,000 Police personnel including 30 Inspectors and Sub-Inspectors from various Police Stations in Bengaluru Central Zone have been deployed for Dasara security in city, said City Police Commissioner Dr. Chandragupta. The additional Police force, which arrived yesterday night, have been provided shelter at community halls, kalyana mantaps and hostels in Lashkar, Mandi,…
KSRTC’s Special Tour package for Dasara from Oct. 9 to 24
October 7, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) will be facilitating special tour packages at subsidised fare for the benefit of tourists on account of Dasara celebrations this year too. The one-day package tour will provide opportunity to visit tourist places in districts of Mandya, Mysuru, Kodagu and Chamarajanagar. Tourists will be taken to places in…
Dasara events at Kalamandira
October 7, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Dasara-2021, cultural events have been organised at Kalamandira on Oct. 11 and 12 between 10 am & 6 pm. October 11 9.15 am : Nadaswara recital by A.V. Narayana and team 10 am : Kamsale by Mathrubhumi Kamsale troupe, Periyapatna 10.45 am : Mandolin recital by M.S. Janaki Ram and troupe,…
Dasara inauguration atop Hill tomorrow
October 6, 2021Only 400 permitted atop Chamundi Hill; unrestricted entry to public after VVIPs leave Former CM S.M. Krishna to launch Navarathri festivities between 8.15 am and 8.45 am Mysore/Mysuru: Dasara festivities will be inaugurated tomorrow and this is that time of the year when the Heritage City of Mysuru comes alive. Owing to COVID, celebrations will…
Guests galore for festive opening
October 6, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Though the District Administration’s decision to ban entry to Chamundi Hill till Oct. 7 noon has come under flak from devotees, a lot of guests have found their names in the Dasara inauguration itinerary and it is set to be an exclusive VIP event. For the record, it is a simple Dasara due to…
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