Former wrestler Vinesh Phogat keen to train local talents Mysore/Mysuru: Former freestyle wrestler Vinesh Phogat has exuded confidence that the sporting talents of the State may bag medals in forthcoming Olympics, considering their keen interest in sports and the due encouragement by Congress Government in Karnataka. Phogat, also a Congress MLA of Julana Constituency in…
Mysuru: The highlight of this morning’s Dasara inauguration atop Chamundi Hill was the graceful sight of Dasara inaugurator Banu Mushtaq and several women officers adorning their hair bun with fragrant Mysuru Mallige (Jasmine) strings. In South Indian tradition, these circular jasmine garlands, known as ‘gajra’ or ‘veni,’ are delicately wound into intricate patterns and pinned…
Mysuru: Renowned Kannada writer and International Booker Prize-2025 winner Banu Mushtaq, who inaugurated the Mysuru Dasara 2025 celebrations atop Chamundi Hill this morning, delivered a powerful and poetic speech blending personal reflection, cultural pride and a universal message of peace. Describing the moment as “the greatest honour of my life,” she attributed her presence to the…
Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah this morning delivered a fiery speech at the inauguration of Mysuru Dasara, defending the selection of Banu Mushtaq as the Dasara guest and warning against attempts to politicise the Karnataka’s cultural heritage. Using the evocative Hindi phrase “Ghoda hai, maidan hai” — meaning “the horse is on the field; let’s do…
International Booker Prize – 2025 winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Dasara between 10.10 am and 10.40 am atop Chamundi Hill Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru, the ‘Cultural Capital of Karnataka,’ is decked up for the inauguration of the 415th Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara tomorrow (Sept. 22) atop Chamundi Hill, with final touches being given to preparations this morning….
Mysore/Mysuru: The rituals marking the beginning of Navaratri and the inauguration of Dasara will commence at 4.30 am tomorrow (Sept. 22) at Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill. Speaking to reporters this morning, Chief Priest Shashishekar Dikshit said that the ceremonies inside the Temple’s sanctum sanctorum will begin with Mahanyasa Poorvaka Rudrabhishekha, followed by Navaratri…
Mysore/Mysuru: Connoisseurs of music attending the cultural programmes at Mysore Palace will enjoy a more comfortable and immersive experience this year, thanks to a redesigned gallery-style seating arrangement that offers a wider space and an unobstructed view of the stage, even for those seated at the back. The programmes will begin tomorrow evening (Sept. 22)…
One-ways, no-parking zones and diversions from Sept. 22 to Oct. 2 Mysore/Mysuru: With the grand Dasara festivities kicking off on Sept. 22 and culminating with the spectacular Jumboo Savari procession on Vijayadashami Day (Oct. 2), Mysuru is bracing for a massive influx of tourists and devotees. The surge in vehicular movement is expected to cause…
Mysore/Mysuru: City Police have announced route diversions for both KSRTC Rural and City buses from Sept. 22 to Oct. 1 between 3 pm and 11 pm in the first phase and between 6 am and 12 midnight on Oct. 2 in the second phase. KSRTC Rural Buses – Phase 1 – Bengaluru Road From Expressway…
Dr. Shalvapille Iyengar says Dasara’s symbolic battle — knowledge Vs ignorance — must be preserved Mysore/Mysuru: Amid rising ideological debates over the symbolism of the famed Mysuru Dasara, scholars and cultural historians have voiced concerns that the city’s rich heritage and identity could be undermined if the festival’s sanctity is diluted. Speaking at the launch…
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