Mysore/Mysuru: In the 36-year history of the Mysuru Dasara Exhibition, a unique event featuring an exhibition of handloom weaving skills is set to take place on Monday, Oct. 23. This extraordinary 36-hour continuous exhibition of weaving skills will commence at 6 am on that day and conclude at 6 pm on Oct. 24. The event…
By Maya Sitaram The traditional Dasara being celebrated this year pays homage to the Wadiyar kings, who have played a pivotal role in many aspects of Mysore’s history, including the Dasara celebrations. Apart from Raja Wadiyar I, who initiated the Dasara celebrations in 1610, Krishna Raja Wadiyar III (Mummadi) and IV (Nalwadi) also deserve credit….
A breath-taking view of the illuminated Mysuru city along with the resplendent Mysore Palace clicked by Star of Mysore Photographer M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav from atop Chamundi Hill last night. The colourfully lit royal city is attracting Dasara tourists and local residents in hordes to witness the illumination. The Gaali Mantapa or Watch Tower (ancient Stone…
‘A permanent Vintage Car Museum in the offing,’ says MP Mysore/Mysuru: Vintage cars moved on the streets of Mysuru city this morning as part of Dasara, capturing the attention of people who paused their busy routines to admire the gleaming automobiles as they glided by. The rally was a captivating spectacle featuring over 24 classic…
Tourism Minister H.K. Patil and his wife, Mayor, Heritage Department Commissioner along with their spouses take a ride in decorated chariots Mysore/Mysuru: The trotting horses drawing chariots decorated with flowers formed Heritage Tonga Ride for couples dressed in traditional attire, organised by Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage, as part of Dasara festival in the…
Visually challenged sisters cast a spell Mysore/Mysuru: The musical tradition that once enjoyed royal patronage, continues to endear the connoisseurs in Dasara Cultural Programmes, with Mysore Palace serving as a perfect backdrop reliving the bygone era. Visually challenged vocalist sister duo Vidushi Dr. B.N. Manjula and Vidushi B.N. Nagarathna of Nanjangud along with their disciple…
Mysore/Mysuru: Amidst the grandeur of Mysuru Dasara, a celebration that showcases the rich cultural heritage, there exists a community of individuals whose contributions are often overlooked but are essential to the festival’s success. They are street vendors, who bring life and colour to the streets during this annual extravaganza. One of the most remarkable aspects…
Singers Sanjith Hegde, Raghu Dixit and Shilpa Rao strike a chord on second day of Yuva Dasara Mysore/Mysuru: The second day of Yuva Dasara turned out to be a perfect stop for the youths, who were treated to soulful music, at Maharaja’s College Grounds in city last evening. Singer Sanjith Hegde, who has made a…
As part of Navarathri celebrations, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar performed special pujas to Goddess Saraswathi at Mysore Palace this morning, along with his son Aadyaveer Narasimharaja Wadiyar, amidst chanting of Vedic hymns by Palace priests. Yaduveer performed special pujas to the portrait of Goddess Saraswathi from 10.05 am. He also offered puja to books, veena,…
Various sports-persons have excelled in the athletics events of CM Cup Dasara Sports Meet, organised as part of Dasara festival at Chamundi Vihar Stadium in Nazarbad here. The athletics events included high jump, long jump, discus throw, shot put, running race etc., in both men and women categories. In the high jump event for women,…
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