Gold Card, Torchlight Parade tickets gone in a jiffy Mysuru: The Gold Cards and Torchlight Parade tickets that went up for sale online this morning was sold out in a jiffy. However, the Jumboo Savari tickets were still available when we went to the press at 1.30 pm. The Gold Card priced – Rs. 6,500,…
Folk artistes demand payment of Rs. 5,000 for Dasara
September 26, 2024Mysuru: With the countdown for Dasara having begun, the Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, Mandya Districts Janapada Kalavidara Okkoota has urged the Government to pay Rs. 5,000 to each of the folk artistes taking part in Jumboo Savari. Addressing a press meet here yesterday, Okkoota President Udigala Mahadevappa said that at present, the folk artistes are paid just…
Jumboo Savari: Dhananjaya leads route training
September 23, 2024People throng procession route to have a glimpse, click pics Mysuru: With Dasara festivities commencing on Oct. 3 and concluding with Jumboo Savari on Vijayadashami Day on Oct. 12, a total of 14 Dasara elephants from various elephant camps have arrived in two batches to Mysore Palace. As part of route familiarisation exercise and weight…
Mahendra carries Wooden Howdah with ease on Jumboo Savari route
September 22, 2024Walks majestically with 900 kg weight; reaches destination in one hour, 40 minutes Mysuru: The training for Dasara elephants to carry weight continued yesterday too with elephant Mahendra, who will be carrying the howdah at Srirangapatna Dasara, rehearsing with the Wooden Howdah and sand bags on the Jumboo Savari route in city yesterday. Mahendra, the…
Thousands witness Rathotsava atop Ch.Hill
October 26, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Two days after Navarathri celebrations ended with Jumboo Savari on Tuesday, the Annual Chamundeshwari Rathotsava took place atop Chamundi Hill this morning in the presence of thousands of devotees. Amidst clear skies and bright sunshine, Rathotsava (car festival) took place in the auspicious Vrishchika Lagna (7.50 am-8.20 am), with titular head of the erstwhile…
Mahouts, Kavadis and family members enjoy Dasara lightings on ‘Ambaari’ Bus
October 26, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Mahouts and Kavadis, who played an important role by guiding their elephants during Dasara festivities and importantly the Jumboo Savari, enjoyed the Dasara lightings on various roads on the KSTDC Ambaari Double-decker Bus along with their family members yesterday. Over 40 members, who boarded the open roof top bus in front of Kote Anjaneyaswamy…
Dasara 2023 ends with lakhs witnessing Jumboo Savari
October 25, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Lakhs of people gathered in Mysuru yesterday to witness Jumboo Savari, a traditional procession that is part of Nada Habba Dasara celebrations. Led by the majestic elephant Abhimanyu and eight other elephants, the procession was the highlight of the 10-day festivities in the City of Palaces. The Navarathri celebration featured a series of events,…
84 cultural troupes offer a visual delight, sonic and rhythmic treat
October 25, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Jumboo Savari transformed into a breathtaking cultural kaleidoscope by over 84 cultural troupes from across the State who ignited the spirit of festivity and tradition. They brought an array of artistic expressions, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Karnataka. Among the diverse troupes participating in the procession were Nandi Dhwaja, Veeragaase, Puravantike, Kombu Kahale,…
Siddharamaiah sets record with sixth ‘Jumboo Savari’ inauguration
October 25, 2023Many guests do the honours on the inauguration dais Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah achieved a remarkable feat yesterday when he inaugurated Jumboo Savari for the sixth time, setting a record. In his previous term as CM, this Congress leader from Mysuru had the honour of inaugurating this event five times, completing a full five-year term….
Dasara jumbos in relax mood; farewell tomorrow
October 25, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A day after the successful Jumboo Savari, the last leg of Dasara, all the nine elephants including the howdah elephant Abhimanyu were in relax mood at Palace shelter this morning. While a total of 14 elephants were brought to Mysuru from various elephant camps, only nine were taken out for procession yesterday. Abhimanyu, who…
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