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…
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…
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….
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah has appealed the people of the State to use only green crackers to avoid fire accidents and check pollution that can complicate the health of patients with respiratory and cardio-related ailments. Greeting people on the occasion of Deepavali yesterday, he said the festival symbolises the journey from darkness of ignorance to…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was in Himachal Pradesh’s Lepcha yesterday to celebrate Deepavali with security personnel, said for him, a place where Armymen are is no less than a temple. The Prime Minister has made it a point to celebrate the festival with Soldiers every year. In 2014, the PM celebrated the…
Mysore/Mysuru: A Ward with 30-beds is ready to attend any cases of eye and burn injuries due to bursting of crackers during Deepavali festival, according to Dean and Director of Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI) Dr. K.R. Dakshayani. “Patients should be rushed to the casualty ward, which is near the entrance of K.R….
Mysore/Mysuru: On account of Deepavali festival that began with Naraka Chaturdashi today, crowds have been gathering at firecracker stalls and markets across the city since early morning. The festive atmosphere will persist for three days, concluding with Deepavali (Balipadyami) on Nov. 14. Make-shift cracker stalls, authorised by the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and located at…
Dimming prospects as clay lamps lose shine By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Deepavali festival, which is synonymous with lamps, is incomplete without clay-made lamps crafted from the deft hands of potters at Doora village in Mysuru taluk. However, like every other traditional occupation that is on the brink of uncertainty with the challenges posed by modern…
Eco-friendly diyas to be distributed free on Nov. 11 in front of Chikka Gadiyara near Devaraja Market Mysore/Mysuru: As Deepavali festival on Nov. 12 and Nov. 14 approaches, environment-friendly lamps are being prepared to illuminate the spirit of the festival of lights. Pragathi Pratisthan, a Non- Governmental Organisation (NGO) led by B.K. Ajay Kumar Jain…
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