Mysuru: Two Dasara elephants went berserk triggering tense moments for a while at Palace premises here on Friday night. The Mahouts, risking their lives, succeeded in bringing the situation under control, averting what could have led to a major incident ahead of Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara-2024, scheduled to start from Oct. 3. Following the sudden…
District Administration hosts breakfast for care-takers of Dasara elephants
September 21, 2024Mysuru: With Dasara round the corner, the District Administration hosted breakfast for Dasara elephants Mahouts, Kavadis and Helpers at the Mysore Palace premises this morning, in keeping with the past practice. Taking part, District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa served breakfast to the elephant caretakers. The breakfast menu included Idli, Vada, Dosa, Khara Pongal, Uppittu, Kesari…
Dasara-2024 posters released
September 21, 2024Mysuru: As the countdown has begun for Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara-2024 to start on Oct.3, the posters of the world renowned festival was released by the dignitaries at Abdul Nazir Sab Hall of Zilla Panchayat (ZP) in the city on Friday. The posters were released during the Dasara progress review meeting chaired by Kannada and…
Ayurveda treatment camp for care-takers of Dasara elephants
September 21, 2024Mysuru: With the Dasara elephants camping in city for the grand Nada Habba celebrations next month, the District AYUSH Department has started giving Panchakarma Ayurveda treatment to the Mahouts, Kavadis and their assistants, as a health measure. In keeping with the practise for the past several years, the AYUSH Department has been giving Panchakarma treatment…
Govt. announces Dasara holidays for Schools
September 21, 2024Bengaluru: With just over 10 days to go for the commencement of Dasara festivities, the State Government has announced Dasara holidays for Schools from Oct. 3 to 20. This year, there will be 18-day Dasara holidays (Oct.3 to 20) across the State and Schools will reopen for the second half of the academic year on…
Dasara: From Royal Extravaganza to Village Fair ?
September 21, 2024Ah, it’s Nada Habba season again — time for Dasara! This should be the moment when Mysuru shines, showcasing its royal heritage. Yet, here we are scrambling with last-minute preparations. In recent years, Dasara seems to have shifted from its grand Jumboo Savari procession to… well, a glorified light show illuminating city streets. Sure, the…
Dr. Hampana to open Dasara
September 20, 2024CM in city, announces name of 88-year-old litterateur to inaugurate festival atop Chamundi Hill on Oct. 3 Mysuru: Finally, after a considerable delay in naming the dignitary to inaugurate the Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara-2024, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today announced the name of 88-year-old veteran litterateur Nadoja Dr. Hampa Nagarajaiah, popularly known as ‘Hampana,’ to do…
An illuminating Dasara invite
September 20, 2024Works on installing welcome boards using 4,500 bulbs going on briskly atop Chamundi Hill Mysuru: Dasara illumination is one of the major tourist attractions when the Cultural Capital Mysuru resembles a fairy tale, transporting the visitors to a different world. The boards designed as ‘Welcome’ in English and Suswagatha in Kannada, using numerous bulbs, on…
Last-minute works
September 20, 2024Mysuru: Like the good old Kannada saying Yudda Kaale Shastrabhyasa (Practicing with weapons at the time of war), the City of Palaces is still getting ready for Dasara festival, with the inauguration of annual fest less than a fortnight away, on Oct. 3. The works on fixing potholes, repairing the footpaths and filling the gaps…
Dasara Miniature Tableau Contest: Three art works vie for prizes
September 20, 2024Mysuru: Five tableaux have been received for the first ever Miniature Tableau-making competition conducted by Dasara Tableau Sub-Committee. Of the total eight entries received, only five artists submitted their art works and three among them have made it to the final round. The prize winners will be announced tomorrow (Sept. 21). S. Madhusudhan of Chamarajanagar…
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