Ongoing restoration works at Rs. 42 lakh to be completed in 20 days, says Heritage Department Commissioner Devaraju Mysore/Mysuru: The restoration works of Big Clock Tower (Doddagadiyara) in the heart of the city has been almost completed, signalling to start ticking in the 97th year of its existence. The 75-foot tall clock tower was built…
Copper grounding rod from Doddagadiyara stolen
January 29, 2021Heritage structure now stands exposed to thunder and lightning Mysore/Mysuru: The 94-year-old heritage clock tower ‘Doddagadiyara’ or the Big Clock Tower is under the threat of being damaged by a lightning and thunder strikes as thieves have stolen the copper grounding rod that protects the monument from lightning strikes. The copper rod running up to…
Doddagadiyara display board cries for attention
October 8, 2017Mysuru: The city is touted as city of Palaces, heritage city, cultural city, pensioners paradise and a must-visit tourist destination. However, it is sad to see that there are hardly any sign boards that gives history and details about the place except in a few places. And, if there are sign boards or plaques they…
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