Mysuru: 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…
People 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…
Walks 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…
Mysore/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…
Mysore/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…
Mysore/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,…
Mysore/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,…
Many 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….
Mysore/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…
Golden Howdah tilts to left as it was hurriedly fastened; skilful Abhimanyu manages with self-adjustment Mysore/Mysuru: A dispute between the Police and the Forest Department’s elephant caretakers took place just before the ‘Jumboo Savari’ procession last evening, resulting in a delay in bringing Arjuna, the ‘Nishane Aane,’ to lead the procession. The altercation began when…
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