Star of Mysore Instagram amasses over 22 million views this Dasara Mysuru: Star of Mysore’s Instagram page garnered an impressive response from audiences both within India and abroad, amassing approximately 22.7 million views over the 10-day Dasara festival. Leading the viewership was a video posted on Oct. 11, showcasing people stomping the dung of Dasara…
414th Dasara was grander than all: District Minister
October 18, 2024Mysuru: The 414th Dasara celebrated from Oct. 3 to 12 was mounted on a grand scale, making it comparatively richer than the annual festival celebrated in the last 413 years, claimed Social Welfare and District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa. He was addressing media persons at a private hotel in city yesterday. Following bounty of rains…
SWR, Mysuru Division handles million passengers this Dasara
October 18, 2024Mysuru: The Railway Stations across City, coming under the jurisdiction of South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, registered a footfall of over 1 million passengers from Oct. 3 to 14, during recently concluded Dasara festival. City Railway Station alone witnessed an unprecedented footfall of over 9.2 lakh passengers, with a peak of 1.2 lakh passengers…
Dasara Govt. events viewership touches 97 lakh
October 18, 2024Yuva Dasara; Jumboo Savari; Palace cultural programmes; Torchlight Parade top scorers Mysuru: The historic Mysuru Dasara festival of 2024 achieved a major breakthrough in its digital presence, thanks to the collaborative efforts of Government agencies and technology partners. A dedicated team of over 40 professionals managed the festival’s digital platform, which saw remarkable engagement. By…
City buses to operate from temporary bus stands till Oct. 23
October 18, 2024Mysuru: With Dasara illumination to continue for the benefit of tourists and locals, the KSRTC city buses will continue to operate from the temporary bus stands, from 4 pm to 11 pm, till Oct. 23, according to KSRTC Divisional Controller (Urban). The temporary bus stands are functioning near D. Banumaiah’s College off New Sayyaji Rao…
Dasara Home Garden contest: Wins ‘Outstanding Garden’ prize for 27th consecutive year
October 17, 2024Mysuru: Shamala Prasanna of Lakshmipuram has won ‘Outstanding Garden’ prize for the 27th consecutive year in the Dasara Home Garden Competition conducted by the Horticulture Department, Mysuru. Her garden features many Bonsais, Cacti and Succulents, Mexican Lawn, ornamental and flowering plants, a waterfall and vertical garden. Special prize for dolls display Apart from the home…
Dasara illumination to conclude on Oct. 23
October 15, 2024Parking ban, one-way rules around Mysore Palace to continue till Oct. 23 from 4 pm Mysuru: Every evening after 6.30 pm, thousands of people gather to witness the breathtaking Dasara illuminations, with families from outside Mysuru arriving in droves for a short picnic to enjoy the stunning displays. In the light of this overwhelming turnout,…
Dasara: Mandya dist. tableau bags first prize
October 15, 2024Information Dept. tops in Departments, Boards and Corporations’ Category Mysuru: Dasara Tableaux Sub-Committee has announced prizes for the Best Tableaux that took part in Jumboo Savari procession held on Vijayadashami (Oct. 12). In the District section, Mandya district bagged the first prize for its tableau on ‘Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary and KRS Dam.’ Dharwad secured second…
Mysore Palace Board wins first prize in Ornamental Garden Contest
October 15, 2024Mysuru: Mysore Palace Board has secured first prize in Ornamental Garden Contest organised as part of Dasara Flower Show from Oct. 3 to 12 at Kuppanna Park in the city. Speaking to Star of Mysore, Mysore Palace Board Deputy Director T.S. Subramanya said, “The Horse-Driven Tonga that holds heritage significance, had been designed using one…
Dasara Flower Show: Prizes distributed to winners of Gardening Competitions
October 15, 2024Mysuru: The prize distribution ceremony for the winners of gardening competitions organised as part of Dasara Flower Show, was held in the city on Monday. District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa distributed the prizes to the winners of various Dasara Gardening Competitions, during the valedictory ceremony organised by the Department of Horticulture, at Kuppanna Park in…
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