Tag: Deepavali

KSRTC earns Rs. 5.59 cr. in a day on Deepavali
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KSRTC earns Rs. 5.59 cr. in a day on Deepavali

November 7, 2024

Bengaluru: KSRTC has earned a whopping revenue of Rs. 5.59 crore in a day, cashing in on the Deepavali festival rush on Nov. 3. Following series of holidays connected with Kannada Rajyotsava and Deepavali festival from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, followed by Sunday on Nov. 3, the number of passengers travelling in KSRTC buses…

Four-day holiday rush fills city’s iconic sites
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Four-day holiday rush fills city’s iconic sites

November 4, 2024

Boosts local business; Mysore Palace retains status as the prime attraction Mysuru: With four consecutive holidays — Deepavali, Kannada Rajyotsava and the weekend — Mysuru transformed into a bustling hub of cultural and tourist activity. From Thursday Oct. 31 to Sunday Nov. 3, the city welcomed a massive wave of visitors, drawing in locals, people…

Cracker of business this Deepavali for vendors
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Cracker of business this Deepavali for vendors

November 3, 2024

Mysuru: This year’s Deepavali was cheerful for the vendors and wholesalers as they recorded a massive business compared to previous two years. Deepavali being one of the important festivals to Hindu community, people were seen thronging shops at various locations across the city to purchase crackers. The sale of crackers was such that, most of…

Rush for Crackers
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Rush for Crackers

October 31, 2024

Mysuru: As Deepavali approaches, the sale of firecrackers has surged in Mysuru, with bustling wholesale cracker stalls drawing large crowds. This morning, shoppers flocked to the Hebbal Industrial Area, eager to purchase their festive supplies. While a few stalls are set up at J.K. Grounds, J.L.B. Road, Kuvempunagar, Lalitha Mahal Road and Boothale Pitch, they…

Deepavali rush: Special train  for Vijayapura from Mysuru
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Deepavali rush: Special train  for Vijayapura from Mysuru

October 31, 2024

Mobile Unreserved Ticketing System launched on an experimental basis at Mysuru City Railway Station Mysuru: The South Western Railway has introduced a special express train between Mysuru and Vijayapura (Bijapur) to accommodate Deepavali festival rush. For added convenience, a Mobile Unreserved Ticketing System (MUTS) has also been launched at the Mysuru City Railway Station, enabling…

This Deepavali: Keep the light, not the sound
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This Deepavali: Keep the light, not the sound

October 31, 2024

By Nidhruv Chandrashekhar,  Animal Lover & Wildlife Enthusiast As we prepare to commemorate Deepavali, the festival of lights that signifies the victory of good over evil, it is vital to contemplate how our choices reverberate throughout the world. Deepavali, a celebration traditionally marked by worship, illumination and joy, has increasingly become intertwined with the disruptive…

Celebrate this Deepavali with green crackers
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Celebrate this Deepavali with green crackers

October 30, 2024

Mysuru: With Deepavali festivities all set to begin from tomorrow, the stalls selling ‘green crackers’ have sprung up at various parts of the city. Like every year, the vendors have erected stalls after procuring licences from the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and No Objection Certificates (NoCs) from the Police, Fire and Emergency Services, CESC and…

Clay lamps flicker amidst onslaught of modern lights
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Clay lamps flicker amidst onslaught of modern lights

October 30, 2024

Artisans hope for Government’s financial support to carry on this generational occupation By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Traditional eco-friendly earthen lamps, handcrafted by the potters of Kumbara Kushala Kaigarika Sangha in Doora village, just a few kilometres from Mysuru, are poised to brighten homes this Deepavali. This year, the potters have crafted over 70,000 lamps for…

Joyalukkas announces ‘Joy Wali Diwali’ with exciting offers
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Joyalukkas announces ‘Joy Wali Diwali’ with exciting offers

October 22, 2024

Mysuru: As the festival of lights Deepavali (Diwali) approaches, the air buzzes with festive excitement and anticipation. This auspicious season is traditionally marked by gold jewellery purchases, representing both elegance and investment — a symbol of prosperity and new beginnings. Joyalukkas, the world’s favourite jeweller, is offering spectacular Diwali deals, making it the ultimate destination…

 ‘Use only green crackers this Deepavali’
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 ‘Use only green crackers this Deepavali’

October 21, 2024

Bengaluru: Karnataka Government has banned the use of regular fire crackers paving way for green crackers this Deepavali. The State Government in its order issued on Saturday has urged the citizens not to use fire crackers as a measure to reduce sound and noise pollutions and also safeguard the health conditions of seniors and children….

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