52 arrested; 6 FIRs filed; District Minister reviews situation; Ban orders clamped; Educational institutions closed today Nagamangala: Tension prevailed in Nagamangala, Mandya district, last evening after violence broke out during the Ganesha idol immersion procession. Approximately 20 shops were damaged and 52 individuals have been arrested in connection with the unrest. Home Minister Dr. G….
63rd Heritage Music Festival at 8th Cross Ganesha Pandal from Sept. 7
September 4, 2024Mysuru, the cultural capital of Karnataka, is resonant with the music of great maestros. Sri Prasanna Vidya Ganapathi Mandali Charitable (SPVGMC) Trust, Mysuru, has been playing a crucial role in preserving the continuity of this resonance by organising music concerts during Ganesha festival since over six decades at 8th Cross Ganesha Pandal in VV Mohalla….
Ganesha Chaturthi and Eid Meelad festivals: City, District Police conduct route marches in Mysuru, Nanjangud
September 19, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: To show the alertness of Police, warning to anti-social elements, to prevent any untoward incidents from taking place and also for the safety and protection of public during celebration of Ganesha festival, immersion of Ganesha idols (Sept. 20 and 22) and Eid Meelad festival (Sept. 28), Mysuru City and District Police conducted route marches…
Festivals: Police Commissioner holds peace meeting
September 16, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: With Ganesha festival (Sept. 18) and Eid (Sept. 28) round the corner, City Police Commissioner B. Ramesh held a peace meeting with Hindu and Muslim leaders at his office here on Thursday. Calling for peaceful celebration of festivals, Ramesh gave some directions to Ganesh festival Pendal organisers to take prior permission from statutory authorities…
CNNL workers remove Ganesha idols from canals
September 10, 2022Following the publication of a report titled ‘Devotion or destruction? Ganesha idols float and stink in canals’ in yesterday’s SOM, a team of five workers from Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited (CNNL) — locally called Sawdey workers who clean canals — began cleaning the canals in Srirangapatna that were clogged by the immersed Ganesha idols. Hundreds…
Clay Seed Ganesha making workshop at Madhava Krupa
August 29, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru Ganesha Utsava Samiti successfully conducted Clay Seed Ganesha Making Workshop in association with Pollution Control Board of Karnataka at Madhava Krupa premises in city yesterday. Mysuru City Police Commissioner Dr. Chandragupta inaugurated the workshop. Mysore University Vice-Chancellor Prof. G. Hemantha Kumar was the chief guest. Former MUDA Chairman H.V. Rajeev, Swadeshi Jagaran Manch…
Ganesha idol-makers felicitated in city
August 29, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Jeevadhara Blood Bank and KMPK Charitable Trust felicitated the artisans who are engaged in making Ganesha and Gowri idols for four decades at Kumabarageri in Mysuru. Shankaramma Srinivasamurthy, V. Venkatamma, Shantamma, Ningamma, Sharadha and Sharadamma were the idol-makers who were felicitated on the occasion. Speaking after felicitating the idol-makers Jeevadhara Blood Bank Director Girish…
KSPCB Authorities issues guideline for eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi
August 28, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has issued guidelines for the members of the public for Ganesh Chaturthi festival which falls on Aug. 31. People are asked to install only clay Ganesha idols in their homes and to immerse them at their homes after the festival. There is a complete ban on use…
Clay seed Ganesha idol-making: Free workshop tomorrow
August 27, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Devotees of Ganesha, who are also environmentally conscious, face a dilemma: the idols are usually made of Plaster of Paris (PoP) and decorated with non-biodegradable paint. This year, Mysureans have an option that isn’t just environment friendly but also to bring more greenery to life. Mysuru Ganesha Utsava Samiti in association with Karnataka State…
Mass immersion of Ganesha idols by Rotary Mysore North on Aug. 31
August 26, 2022Aims to reduce water pollution and avoid causality near lakes Mysore/Mysuru: Rotary Mysore North has organised mass immersion of Ganesha idols installed at various places across the city on Aug. 31 evening, the day of Ganesha Chaturthi festival. Disclosing this at a press meet held at Pathrakartara Bhavan here on Wednesday, Rotary District 3181 Governor…
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