Mysuru: About 50 couples took part in the tonga ride for traditionally dressed couples, organised by the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage, as part of the ongoing Dasara festivities, in the city this morning. The tonga ride, that included chariots, decorated in flowers, was flagged off from the premises of Rangacharlu Memorial Town Hall…
Couples enjoy Heritage Tonga ride
October 20, 2023Tourism Minister H.K. Patil and his wife, Mayor, Heritage Department Commissioner along with their spouses take a ride in decorated chariots Mysore/Mysuru: The trotting horses drawing chariots decorated with flowers formed Heritage Tonga Ride for couples dressed in traditional attire, organised by Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage, as part of Dasara festival in the…
Heritage Tonga ride for couples tomorrow
October 19, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A heritage Tonga ride for couples will be held tomorrow, Oct. 20 and the starting point will be Town Hall. The event will be inaugurated by Tourism Minister H.K. Patil who will also ride the Tonga along with his wife. According to officers from the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage, Minister Patil will…
COVID-19 pandemic: Passing plight of Tongawallahs in Mysuru
March 21, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The deadly Coronavirus, which has brought the whole world to a somewhat grinding halt, has affected people from all strata of society, be it the rich or the poor. Nowadays, the new term for this virus disease is “Passport holders’ disease” since more cases are reported among those with a history of recent flight…
A Ride of Royalty
October 6, 2019By Shadan Muneer Dasara is that time of the year when Mysuru skies take on varied hues, streets across the city dazzle with beautiful decor, festivities galore and the excitement is palpable at every shining corner. Mysuru lives up to its sobriquet of Royal City and Dasara is the best time of the year to…
72 couples enjoy Heritage Tonga Ride
October 13, 2018Mysuru: As many as 72 couples from various parts of the city and district took part in the Heritage Tonga Ride for couples, organised by the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage, Mysuru, to showcase the heritage and architecture of beauty for the tourists, in city this morning. Tourism Minister S.R. Mahesh inaugurated the Tonga…
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