Mysore/Mysuru: Soldiers, who guard the borders with courage, risking their lives were given a fitting honour, spreading patriotic fervour during Dasara Yuva Sambhrama at Open Air Theatre, Manasagangothri in the city last evening. The students of various college troupes dressed as soldiers, danced to a medley of songs like Salam Soldier, Mera Bharat Mahan, Janani…
Yuva Dasara from Oct. 18, Air Show on Oct. 23
October 10, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Maintaining that this year’s Dasara will neither be simple nor grand, but a traditional one in accordance with the Government Guidelines, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra said that the District Administration is expecting a sponsorship of about Rs. 3 to Rs. 4 crore from companies and other establishments. Addressing a press meet at…
DG&IGP reviews Dasara security and surveillance measures
October 10, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: As the highly-anticipated Dasara festival approaches, Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG&IGP) Alok Mohan has underscored the utmost importance of meticulous arrangements to safeguard the well-being of citizens and to prevent any untoward incidents. This directive was issued during a meeting of Police officers from Southern Range districts — Mysuru, Mandya, Kodagu,…
After dilly-dallying for 12 years…: Town Hall parking lot to be operational before Dasara
October 10, 2023Mayor, MCC Commissioner on inspection-spree Mysore/Mysuru: Just three days after Commissioner Ashaad-ur-Rahman Shariff of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) conducted a routine Dasara works inspection from Town Hall premises to FTS Circle on Oct. 7, Mayor Shivakumar conducted a second inspection along the same route this morning. The Commissioner and a team of over 25 officials…
Abhimanyu begins training with Wooden Howdah
October 10, 2023Carries about 800-kg weight from Palace to Torchlight Parade Grounds amidst rain Mysore/Mysuru: With the famed Jumboo Savari scheduled to take place on Vijayadashami (Oct. 24), Abhimanyu, who will be carrying the 750-kg Golden Howdah with the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari in it, began his training of carrying the 280-kg Wooden Howdah, the replica of…
On a rainy evening…: Youth soak in spirit of Dasara Yuva Sambhrama
October 10, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Youths turned out in good numbers soaking in the spirit of Dasara Yuva Sambhrama, even amid rain at Open Air Theatre, Manasagangothri, in city last evening. As the students from various college troupes exhibited their talent, the audience holding umbrella and chairs above to protect themselves from the downpour enjoyed the evening of dance…
Heritage Walk, Bicycle and Tonga Rides
October 10, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage, as part of Dasara-2023, has organised the following programmes for students, general public and tourists to enable them to know more about the importance of heritage buildings, sculptures and history of Mysuru: Oct. 19 (7 am): Heritage bicycle (Trin Trin) ride from Town Hall premises. Oct. 20…
Don’t permit Karaoke in Dasara events, professional artistes urge SP
October 10, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Mysore Artistes Association has urged the Superintendent of Police (SP), Mysuru District and Director of Kannada and Culture Department not to give permission to Karaoke programmes during the forthcoming Dasara cultural programmes. The artistes, led by Association General Secretary Gurudutt, who submitted a memorandum to SP Seema Latkar, said: “By permitting such Karaoke songs…
Golden Throne assembled at Palace
October 9, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: While typically not accessible to the public or tourists, one of the significant rituals observed during the Navarathri celebrations involves the assembly of the jewel-encrusted Golden Throne, known as the ‘Rathna-Khachita Suvarna Simhasana.’ This intricate process took place this morning in the Amba Vilas Durbar Hall of the Mysore Palace, accompanied by traditional rituals….
Dasara Film Festival from Oct. 16 to Oct. 22
October 9, 2023Street Festival planned on K.R. Boulevard Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Dasara-2023, the week-long Dasara Film Festival (Dasara Chalanachitrotsava) will be held at two venues in city from Oct. 16 to 22. Announcing this at a press meet at the Tourism Department Office in Hotel Mayura Hoysala premises on JLB Road here this morning, Joint Director…
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