Mysuru: Nishhat Afza, Founder and Director of Curiocity – School of Creative Art and Design, N.R. Mohalla, Mysuru, has bagged first prize for her Terrace Garden and first prize for Waterfalls for the 7th consecutive year in the Dasara Home Garden Competition organised by the Mysuru Horticultural Society. Her garden is a reflection of diversity…
Mangalavadya artistes stage protest against injustice during Dasara
October 30, 2024Mysuru: Alleging that Mangalavadya artistes have been rendered injustice in Dasara cultural programmes, members of Karnataka Rajya Savita Mangalavadya Sangeetagarara Jilla haagu Taluku Sangha, staged a demonstration in front of Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple at the North Gate of the Palace yesterday. “The State and local artistes are being rendered injustice by denying them opportunities in…
Aahara Mela waste lingers at Maharaja’s College Grounds!
October 26, 2024Mysuru: While the Mysuru District Minister proudly declared at a recent press meet that the Dasara Nada Habba from Oct. 3 to 12, 2024, was the grandest in 414 years, the District Administration and the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) have egregiously failed to address the aftermath of the Aahara Mela (Food Mela) at Maharaja’s College…
Dazzling Dasara illumination ends
October 24, 2024Mysuru: Mysuru’s enchanting Dasara illumination came to a close last night, marking the end of a dazzling display that has bathed the city in festive lights. The electrifying spectacle, executed by Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC), captivated lakhs of spectators, injecting a vibrant festive spirit into the hearts of residents and tourists alike. The youth…
Dasara lighting to conclude tonight
October 23, 2024Mysuru: The enchanting Dasara illumination in Mysuru will come to an end tonight (Oct. 23). The dazzling display of lights that has adorned the city for the Dasara festival has successfully instilled a festive spirit, captivating the eyes of lakhs of spectators. Executed by the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC), the electric light decorations have…
Tourist rush continues in Mysuru post-Dasara
October 19, 2024Mysuru: Nearly a week after the grand finale of this year’s Dasara celebrations, Mysuru remains packed with tourists flocking to the city’s central areas to enjoy the dazzling illuminations with their families and friends. The District Administration’s decision to extend the lighting around iconic spots such as Mysore Palace, KR Circle, Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Circle, Chamaraja…
Kinnala art comes alive at Dasara Exhibition
October 19, 2024Mysuru: Thousands of tourists and local residents have been swarming the Dasara Exhibition every day to visit various clothes and toy stalls, amusement park, food stalls and the stalls of various departments. While people have been enjoying by tickling their taste buds with variety of delicacies and purchasing toys, clothes among others to their loved…
Cloth bags distributed at Dasara Expo to curb single-use plastic
October 19, 2024Mysuru: In a move to promote eco-consciousness, cloth bags were distributed to visitors at Dasara Exhibition in Mysuru to raise awareness against use of single-use plastic. This initiative came in response to a report published in the Oct. 14 edition of Mysuru Mithra, the sister publication of Star of Mysore, which highlighted the heavy rush…
Wins first prize in Dasara Home Terrace Garden contest
October 19, 2024Dr. Hemamalini Lakshman, wife of Dr. Lakshman of Kannan Diagnostic Centre, Mysuru, has won the Best Outstanding Garden prize for her Farm and first prize for her Dasara Home Terrace Garden. This is the 10th consecutive year that she has bagged the first prize. Her Farm HL TRANQVILLA is well-known for its exotic rare trees…
Illuminated Mysuru becomes major draw: Ambaari bus upper deck fully booked till Oct. 22
October 18, 2024For online bookings, visit www.kstdc.co or call 0821-2423652. Mysuru: The dazzlingly lit-up Mysuru city has turned into a key attraction, significantly boosting the demand for the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation’s (KSTDC) popular Ambaari bus rides. A 130-km stretch of the city has been illuminated as part of the recently concluded Mysuru Dasara celebrations and…
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