Mysuru: Member of erstwhile Mysore royal family Pramoda Devi Wadiyar has denied that there was any delay in the Mysore Palace authorities in handing over the Ambari (Golden Howdah) to the District Administration for the Jumboo Savari on Oct. 12. Responding to the reported delay in the floral offering or ‘Pushparchane’ to Goddess Chamundeshwari, the…
Yaduveer abstains from Jumboo Savari inauguration
October 13, 2024Mysuru: Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, the titular head of the erstwhile Mysore royal family and Mysuru-Kodagu MP, abstained from participating in the inauguration of Jumboo Savari yesterday due to the ‘Purudu’ (period of confinement) observed by the royal family following the birth of his second child. While Yaduveer performed the Navarathri rituals at the Mysore…
Women, children troubled due to unruly behaviour of miscreants
October 13, 2024Though such incidents occur every year, officials have no solution for it Mysuru: Like every year, women and children were a troubled lot due to unruly behaviour of miscreants who began to push them resulting in a few women and children crying and a few sustaining injuries as they were pushed against the barricades. This…
Jumboo Savari: Authorities plan changes in route within Palace premises
September 5, 2024Minor modifications to be made to provide a better view of howdah elephant for those seated in different galleries Mysuru: If all goes according to the plan, those eager to watch Jumboo Savari at the premises of Mysore Palace may look for a special facility, to savour the moments of the annual cultural pageantry with…
Tableaux make a mark in Dasara procession
October 25, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: This year’s Dasara procession held yesterday saw as many as 49 tableaux taking part with 31 of them representing their respective districts and the rest 18 representing different Government Departments. The tableau of Bagalkot district featured a replica of Badami Chalukya rulers and the popular Sri Banashankaridevi temple, while the tableau of Ballari district…
Unbroken Dasara Jumbo Tradition
October 14, 2023By M.T. Yogesh Kumar The tradition and legacy of elephants in Dasara, one of India’s most celebrated and cherished festivals, hold a profound place in the hearts of the people and the history of the region. These magnificent creatures have played an integral role in the Dasara festivities of Mysuru for centuries. The tradition of…
Gaadhi, Namdha preparations for Howdah-Elephant in full swing
October 17, 2018As the countdown to the historic Jumboo Savaari (Vijayadashami procession) begins, the Gaadhi (cushion) and Namdha (thick decorative rug) preparations have also begun. The Gaadhi acts as cushion to Arjuna, the lead elephant, who will carry the coveted 750-kilogram Golden Howdah on his back during the Jumboo Savaari procession this Dasara. The Gaadhi will make…
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