Mysore/Mysuru: The Dasara illumination, which commenced with the festival’s inauguration on Oct. 15, came to a heart-warming conclusion last night, leaving both residents and visitors with cherished memories. It marked the culmination of a festive period. For over 22 days, the city of Mysuru was adorned with vibrant and dazzling light displays on buildings, streets…
Efforts to secure sponsorships for lighting up Mysuru fell short of expectations Mysore/Mysuru: The Dasara illumination for this year incurred an estimated cost of Rs. 6.05 crore for the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC), with a total electricity consumption of 1.43 lakh units for the 22-day spectacle. The 6.05 crore expenditure includes electricity charges, bulbs,…
Trips to watch illumination till Nov.5; KSTDC plans to launch Ambaari service in Kodagu, Hassan, Mandya and Chamarajanagar districts Mysore/Mysuru: The ‘Ambaari’ double-decker buses which were deployed by the KSTDC (Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation) during the recently concluded Dasara festival was a huge hit among tourists and other visitors to the city, with more…
Mysore/Mysuru: As Dasara lightings has been extended till Nov. 3, the one-way rule and no parking zones will be in effect from Oct. 25 till Nov. 4 from 4 pm to 11 pm to enable tourists and visitors to view the lightings and illumination without any hassles. One-way rule From Gun House Circle on roads…
Mysore/Mysuru: Mahouts and Kavadis, who played an important role by guiding their elephants during Dasara festivities and importantly the Jumboo Savari, enjoyed the Dasara lightings on various roads on the KSTDC Ambaari Double-decker Bus along with their family members yesterday. Over 40 members, who boarded the open roof top bus in front of Kote Anjaneyaswamy…
Mysore/Mysuru: Dasara illumination, one of the prominent attractions in this time of the year, will be on till Nov.3, with no decision on extending it. An Officer attached to Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (Cesc) told Star of Mysore today that “While the city will remain illuminated till Nov.3, there is no direction yet from the…
Mysore/Mysuru: Amidst the grandeur of Mysuru Dasara, a celebration that showcases the rich cultural heritage, there exists a community of individuals whose contributions are often overlooked but are essential to the festival’s success. They are street vendors, who bring life and colour to the streets during this annual extravaganza. One of the most remarkable aspects…
The illuminated replica of the Channakeshava Temple in Somnathpur (in T. Narasipur taluk of Mysuru) is currently on display at Millennium Circle, as part of the Dasara festival. This stunning replica is capturing the attention of all onlookers. The Channakeshava Temple, a remarkable piece of 12th-century Hoysala architecture, is one of only two such temples…
Mysore/Mysuru: The Ambaari, a double-decker hop-on and hop-off bus service launched by the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC), has become a popular choice among visitors who want to witness the illuminated streets. As part of Dasara, the roads and circles are beautifully illuminated from 7 pm to 10.30 pm. Many people prefer to avoid…
Mysore/Mysuru: The illumination of streets and public spaces is a magnificent and visually stunning tradition that is a central feature of the Mysuru Dasara. This annual event has once again transformed the city into a magical wonderland. A wide array of lighting elements, including LED lights, tubes, miniature lights, incandescent bulbs and laser lights, are…
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