Mysuru: The Jumboo Savari procession from Mysore Palace to Bannimantap last evening was an orderly spectacle, unmarred by intrusions from the roadside or the usual crowding of self-proclaimed ‘officials’ and ‘connected people.’ This discipline was credited to two special teams specially deployed from Bengaluru and Mangaluru. The first was the Close Proximity Security Team (CPST),…
Rooftop viewing from old buildings banned on Jumboo Savari day Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru District Administration and City Police have decided to strictly enforce a ban on the public from watching the Jumboo Savari from old and dilapidated structures along the Dasara procession route on Oct. 2. For years, it has been a popular yet dangerous…
Spectators secure spots with mats, threads and sacks, anchored with stones Mysore/Mysuru: As Mysuru gears up for the grand finale of the Dasara festivities, excitement is reaching fever pitch across the city. The Jumboo Savari procession, scheduled for Oct. 2, is the crown jewel of the celebrations and has already begun drawing crowds eager to…
Mysore/Mysuru: In a bid to ensure the smooth and secure conduct of this year’s Mysuru Dasara Jumboo Savari procession and the Torchlight Parade, the City Police have rolled out a series of stringent regulations for public safety. Police Commissioner Seema Latkar announced that entry to both events will be strictly limited to individuals holding valid…
Pirangi Dal gears up for Dasara gun salute Mysore/Mysuru: As the grand finale of the Dasara festivities approaches, the Pirangi Dal of the City Armed Reserve (CAR) is fully prepared to deliver the ceremonial 21-gun salute, one of the most spectacular and eagerly anticipated moments of the Jumboo Savari procession. The thunderous salute will be…
Mysore/Mysuru: With the grand Jumboo Savari procession on Oct. 2, marking the culmination of the 11-day Dasara festival, the final phase of preparations is in full swing at the Mysore Palace premises. Seating arrangements for 45,000 pass holders and Gold Card spectators are in their final stages, with workers setting up steps, shade pendals and…
Information Dept. tops in Departments, Boards and Corporations’ Category Mysuru: Dasara Tableaux Sub-Committee has announced prizes for the Best Tableaux that took part in Jumboo Savari procession held on Vijayadashami (Oct. 12). In the District section, Mandya district bagged the first prize for its tableau on ‘Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary and KRS Dam.’ Dharwad secured second…
500-metre extended seating arrangements can accommodate over 40,000 people Mysuru: The Mysuru District Administration and Mysuru City Police have devised a plan to increase seating capacity within the Mysore Palace premises for the Jumboo Savari procession during Vijayadashami celebrations this year. If successful, the plan could add 10,000 to 15,000 additional seats, bringing the total…
Mysore/Mysuru: Prizes were distributed to the Dasara tableaux that took part in Jumboo Savari procession of recently concluded Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara. The prizes were distributed and Nodal Officers of various Zilla Panchayats (ZPs) were felicitated during the valedictory ceremony organised by Dasara Tableaux Sub-Committee at Varthakara Bhavan, Bandipalya APMC Yard in the city on…
Mysore/Mysuru: Four cultural troupes have won prizes for excellent performance during the Jumboo Savari procession held here on the concluding day of Dasara festival on Oct. 24. C. Chandra Naika of Sri Mallikarjuna Kudubiholi Janapada Kala Sangha, Heggunje in Udupi district, has bagged the first prize for excellent Gumate Dance. C. Manjunath of Adidravida Tamate…
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