Two days ago, Karnataka Government announced that former Chief Minister S.M. Krishna would inaugurate this year’s Dasara festival. Immediately, but not surprisingly, it was seen as a political decision. People in political circles said that Krishna was chosen because he was from the Vokkaliga community, implying that the BJP chose him to appease this particular…
On behalf of Mysuru District Administration, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai called on former Chief Minister S.M. Krishna at his residence in Sadashivanagar, Bengaluru, this afternoon and extended an official invitation to inaugurate Dasara-2021 festivities atop Chamundi Hill on Oct. 7. Others seen are (from left) Minister R. Ashok, Prema Krishna, MP Pratap Simha, Minister S.T….
Come October, everyone looks forward for the annual grandeur — Naada Habba Dasara — but since the outbreak of Corona pandemic last year, the main attraction of the season, Jumboo Savari too is restricted to Palace premises. With that, the chance to witness the practice sessions of the royal guests of Mysuru, the Dasara jumbos,…
Vehicle parking banned on major roads in city centre Daily from Oct. 7 to Oct. 15 between 4 pm and 10 pm Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Police have drawn up a special traffic management plan for the upcoming Dasara festival, which is being celebrated in a simple manner. Anticipating heavy traffic movement during Dasara festivities,…
Minister bats for 500 people for inauguration, 500 for cultural events and 500 for Jumboo Savari Mysore/Mysuru: From today one can get updates on Nada Habba Dasara-2021 at the click of a mouse and here is where you can get a complete access: https://mysoredasara.gov.in/ The website was launched by Mysuru District Minister S.T. Somashekar in…
Sumptuous breakfast for over 300 elephant handlers, followers of politicians, media Mysore/Mysuru: The till now medium-pace Dasara preparations got a fillip this morning with a host of activities seeing the light of the day starting from breakfast to mahouts and kavadis as a friendly gesture, assembling of the Golden Throne inside the Durbar Hall, mounting…
Mysore/Mysuru: The gem-studded Golden Throne (Suvarna Simhasana) was assembled this morning at the Durbar Hall inside iconic Mysore Palace with all the accompanying rituals. Along with the Golden Throne, the Silver Bhadrasana was assembled at the Kannadi Thotti. This is one of the major attractions during Navarathri celebrations and the Khas Durbar or the Private…
Mysore/Mysuru: Forest Minister Umesh Katti, who arrived in city yesterday evening, offered puja to Dasara elephants and enquired about the well-being of Mahouts and Kavadis, accompanying the Dasara jumbo squad. The Minister, who arrived along with his family amidst heavy rain last evening, prayed for the smooth conduct of Jumboo Savari, offered puja to Dasara…
Palace tourists have a glimpse of ancient guns booming Loaded tranquilliser darts ready in case elephants run amok Mysore/Mysuru: Except for a couple of body jerks by Dasara elephants — first-timer Ashwathama, second-timer and the youngest Lakshmi — none of the pachyderms displayed fear or anxiety during the first 21-round cannon firing practice held at…
Mysore/Mysuru: With the inauguration of Dasara festival scheduled on Oct. 7, a quick fix solution to the pothole-filled city roads is underway in many parts of the city, especially in the Central Business District. Patchworks are a bane for this Heritage City and this routine is followed religiously by the official machinery and the political…
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