Mysore/Mysuru: Even before the Kannada and Culture Department officially announced the call for applications for this year’s Dasara cultural programmes, a surprising 20 applications have already arrived. Artistes and cultural troupes from across the State, country, and even abroad typically submit their applications in person or by post to the Department Office at Kalamandira, Mysuru…
Gajapayana from Veeranahosahalli on Aug. 21
August 11, 202418 elephants shortlisted out of 22; 14 to be finalised tomorrow Mysore/Mysuru: The famed Dasara festival 2024 is set from Oct. 3 to Oct. 12, and the momentous ‘Gajapayana’ event, showcasing the majestic march of elephants from jungle camps to Mysuru, is scheduled to begin its journey from Veeranahosahalli in Nagarahole National Park, Hunsur taluk,…
Dasara preparations begin 10 weeks early
July 28, 2024No last-minute work this time; DC instructs departments to initiate development tasks well in advance Mysore/Mysuru: With the grand annual Dasara just 10 weeks away, the District Administration has begun preparations earnestly to avoid last-minute rush and confusion, as seen in previous years. Typically, Dasara preparations are hurried, with quick fixes to battered, pothole-filled roads…
From ‘Mudigere Bhyra’ to Ekalavya in 18 months
July 28, 2024Elephant Ekalavya to participate in Dasara festivities after a remarkable transformation Mysore/Mysuru: Ekalavya, a 39-year-old elephant housed at Mathigodu Elephant Camp in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve near Anechowkur in Kodagu, has been selected for this year’s Dasara festivities. Known previously as ‘Mudigere Bhyra’ for causing disturbances in Mudigere, Aldur and surrounding areas in the Chikkamagalur district,…
Dasara-2024 from Oct. 3 to Oct. 12: DC chairs preliminary meeting
July 23, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Ahead of Naada Habba Mysuru Dasara-2024, Deputy Commissioner (DC) G. Lakshmikanth Reddy chaired a preliminary meeting of District-level Officers at his Office in Siddarthanagar today. Dasara is scheduled to begin with the puja atop Chamundi Hill on Oct. 3 and culminate with Jumboo Savari on Vijayadashami Day on Oct. 12. Today’s meeting was the…
Preparation for Dasara festival begins: 18 elephants shortlisted; Gajapayana likely on Aug. 9 or 11
July 21, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The Forest Department has begun preparations for this year’s Dasara celebrations by identifying elephants to participate in the 10-day ‘Nada Habba’ from Oct. 3 to Oct. 12. A total of 18 elephants have been shortlisted, including four additional ones, with the first batch expected to arrive in Mysuru on Aug. 9 or Aug. 11….
Intense lobbying to relocate Dasara jumbos from Mathigodu to Balle Camp
July 21, 2024Balle Elephant Camp now deserted with death of Arjuna, Kumaraswamy, Durgaparameshwari Mysore/Mysuru: Following the unfortunate demise of Dasara elephant Arjuna, who carried the ‘Golden Howdah’ eight times, during an operation to capture a wild elephant at Yeslur in Hassan last year and two other Dasara elephants, Durgaparameshwari and Kumaraswamy due to ill-health, political lobbies have…
Lease period of Dasara Exhibition Grounds ends next year | Transfer land permanently or extend lease: KEA Chairman
July 2, 2024Karnataka Exhibition Authority Council approves first phase development of Rs. 48 crore; proposal sent to Government Mysore/Mysuru: With just about three months remaining until this year’s Dasara festival, the Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA) convened its 149th Governing Council meeting yesterday, where significant decisions were made regarding the Exhibition Grounds. Chaired by Department of Tourism Principal…
City circular bus services by Dasara
May 10, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: By Dasara 2024, the Mysuru Division of the KSRTC will launch city circular services aimed at connecting vital Government offices, commercial areas in the Central Business District, the City Bus Stand, the Sub-Urban Bus Stand and the City Railway Station, facilitating seamless travel for residents and travellers. These services will be designed to enable…
Reading feast awaits book-lovers this Dasara
April 30, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Kannada Book Authority (KBA) Chairman Manasa has expressed plans to enhance readership and attract book enthusiasts during the 2024 Dasara celebrations. Speaking at the release of veteran writer Dr. C.P. Krishnakumar’s (CPK) work ‘Pustaka Samskruti: Bhuvanada Bhagya’ during a programme commemorating ‘World Book Day’ at the District Kannada Sahitya Bhavan in Vijayanagar recently, he…
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