About 200 women and children aged between 18 and 87 years from city and other places took part in the Dasara Rangoli competition organised by Dasara Women and Children’s Sub-Committee at Mysore Palace premises this morning. Picture above shows a rangoli carpet created by Meena, one of the judges of the competition. This rangoli is…
First citizen of India drapes Mysore Silk
September 26, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: President Droupadi Murmu wore a white Mysore Silk saree with gold zari for the Dasara inauguration atop Chamundi Hill here this morning. The original silk saree worth Rs. 70,000, specially weaved at the Silk Weaving Factory of Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation on Manandavadi Road here, was gifted to her by the State delegation which…
History created in Mysuru as Droupadi Murmu becomes first President to open Dasara
September 26, 2022“Mysuru Dasara is a proud symbol of India’s cultural heritage” Mysore/Mysuru: History was created in Mysuru atop Chamundi Hill this morning as President of India Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Dasara-2022 by showering flower petals on the decked-up idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari placed on a silver chariot. She became the first President to declare open the…
Yaduveer ascends Golden Throne
September 26, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Navarathri rituals kickstarted at Mysore Palace with the commencement of Khas Durbar or Private Durbar today during which titular head of Mysore Royal Family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar ascended the Golden Throne at Durbar Hall between 12.15 pm and 12.25 pm. Prior to this, rituals began at Durbar Hall and Private Residence early in…
Murmu begins her speech in Kannada
September 26, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: “Devi Chamundeshwarige nanna namaskaaragalu. Yella sodara sodariyarige nanna namaskaaragalu…” (I bow to Goddess Chamundeshwari. My respects to all brothers and sisters.) President Droupadi Murmu thus began her speech in Kannada amidst thundering applause from the audience. She effortlessly chanted a Sanskrit Mantra that was dedicated to Goddess Chamundeshwari. All through her address, the President…
Forest dwellers meet India’s First Citizen
September 26, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: After the Dasara inauguration, a group of tribal dancers from Hunsur, Periyapatna and H.D. Kote presented traditional dances to President Droupadi Murmu. They were all dressed in their traditional attire and it was a memorable moment for them. Later, a group of 14 tribal representatives met the President and interacted with her about the…
Illumination mars beauty of heritage Crawford Hall
September 26, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: At night if you go for a drive in front of the University Crawford Hall, you would be wondering where Crawford Hall has gone. Has it disappeared altogether? You could see only colourful serial lights hanging from a height. Reason: The historic building has been illuminated partially, just for the heck of doing it….
Kannada and Culture Minister to inaugurate Sculpture and Art expo today
September 26, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: With grand Dasara festivities starting from today, the Dasara Sub-Committee for Fine Arts and Handicrafts has organised various programmes and competitions at Kalamandira premises. Kannada and Culture Minister V. Sunil Kumar will inaugurate the State-level Sculpture and Art Expo today at 5.30 pm. Mayor Shivakumar, Karnataka Shilpakala Academy Chairman Veeranna M. Arkasali and Karnataka…
Chamundi Hill Temple awaits India’s First Citizen
September 25, 2022Public entry barred from morning till 11.30 am; Dasara inauguration between 9.45 am and 10.05 am Security tightened; Hill Temple wears a bridal look Silver chariot cleaned, polished, decorated Mysore/Mysuru: For the first time in the history of Dasara, the 10-day Nada Habba will be inaugurated by the President of India Droupadi Murmu tomorrow (Sept….
More than five lakh footfalls expected at Flower Show
September 25, 2022Organisers pin hopes on 2019 event that saw four to five lakh visitors Entry fee: Adults – Rs. 30; Children – Rs. 20 Mysore/Mysuru: More than five lakh people are expected to view this year’s Dasara Flower Show at Kuppanna Park (Nishad Bagh). The show is scheduled to give a significant boost to the tourism…
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