Mysore Palace Board Deputy Director T.S. Subramanya handing over the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari to Sri Chamundeshwari Temple Development Authority Secretary M.J. Roopa at the Palace yesterday. After Dasara inauguration atop Chamundi Hill on Sept. 22, the idol will be brought to the Palace prior to the start of Jumboo Savari on Oct. 2.
Remarks on Kannada culture: Simha seeks apology from Banu Mushtaq
September 9, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Former MP Prathap Simha has accused Booker Prize-winning author Banu Mushtaq of making disparaging remarks about Kannada identity, including symbolic references to Goddess Bhuvaneshwari and traditional customs like turmeric and vermilion. Speaking to reporters before his detention during the Chamundi Hill protest, Simha said that the controversy erupted soon after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced…
Stage set for Yuva Sambhrama
September 9, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Countdown has begun for Yuva Sambhrama, a prelude to melange of Dasara attractions, that is all set to unfold at Open Air Auditorium, Manasagangothri in city tomorrow (Sept. 10). Cultural programmes including solo and group dances by college students from across the State, will be presented daily from 4 pm to 10.30 pm till…
Lights All…
September 9, 2025Ahead of the inauguration of Dasara Yuva Sambhrama, the road in front of Open Air Theatre, Manasagangothri in the city, is all decked up with illumination.
Dasara-2025: Prathap Simha moves HC against State Govt.
September 6, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Amid the raging controversy over the selection of International Booker Prize winner, Kannada writer Banu Mushtaq, to inaugurate Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara 2025, former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha has moved High Court (HC) against the State Government’s decision to select Banu Mushtaq. In a writ petition filed today, Simha has made Karnataka Government, Department…
Zero Traffic for Dasara jumbos
September 6, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The City Police have deployed Zero Traffic (Green Corridor) to facilitate the smooth exercise of Dasara elephants, taken on a routine walk from Mysore Palace to Bannimantap in the morning and evening hours. The new norm has been enforced, in view of the safety of pachyderms, following a report published on Aug. 30 in…
Mysuru Dasara website launched
September 6, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru District Administration launched a new website for this year’s Dasara to be held from Sept. 22 to Oct. 2. The website was launched by District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa on Sept. 4. People can log on to https://mysoredasara.gov.in/ to view the list of programmes and schedules and also purchase tickets for various events…
Make hassle-free arrangements for ‘Jumboo Savari’: Ex-Mayor
September 6, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Former Mayor Sandesh Swamy has urged the District Administration to make adequate arrangements for the people to watch the traditional Jumboo Savari procession, without any ado. The DC, who holds the additional responsibility as Dasara Special Officer, should ensure that, the people won’t experience any inconvenience, that is witnessed every year especially after the…
Invited to Dasara
September 4, 2025Dasara Reception Committee led by DC Lakshmikanth Reddy extends formal invitation to Author Banu Mushtaq, who will inaugurate this year’s Mysuru Dasara on Sept. 22 Mysore/Mysuru: As Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara draws closer, the District Administration is on an invitation- spree, extending the official invite to various dignitaries including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister…
Writer Banu Mushtaq thanks Kannadigas
September 4, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The District Administration officially invited International Booker Prize winner and Kannada writer Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara at her house in Hassan town yesterday. The Dasara Reception Committee led by Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy, who is also the Dasara Special Officer, invited Banu Mushtaq, as per tradition, by honouring her with a…















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