Mysuru: MLC K. Vivekananda has urged the Government to take immediate measures for rejuvenation of ancient Kalyanis (water bodies), which are in poor condition with no maintenance at Chandravana Medicinal Plants Nursery near the Swimming Pool at Saraswathipuram in the city. In a letter written to Health Minister Dinesh Gundurao, Vivekananda said that the Chandravana…
Neglected Temple Kalyanis turn into mosquito breeding grounds
May 8, 2025Mysuru: Two ancient Kalyanis (traditional stepped wells) near the Saraswathipuram swimming pool in Mysuru have deteriorated into a sorry state, with stagnant green water and piles of garbage accumulating in what was once a vital water source from the royal era. Former Corporator K.V. Sridhar has raised serious concerns about the neglect, calling it a…
Kalyanis: Relics of Mysuru’s past in a state of neglect
March 11, 2020Mysuru/Mysore: Long before becoming a big city, Mysuru was known for its Kalyanis (ancient step ponds) or temple tanks. Many historians called Mysuru as a place for springs, natural tanks and Kalyanis. Over the years, the heritage Kalyanis, lakes and open wells have become the first casualty of development. Most of them are now either…
MLA Ramdas assures rejuvenation of Kalyanis
July 29, 2018Mysuru: K.R. MLA S. A. Ramdas has assured the residents of Alanahalli that he would strive for the rejuvenation of Kalyanis (Devara Kola) in the area and construction of a Yoga Mandir in the locality. Ramdas, who conducted padayatra in Alanahalli and Siddartha Layouts on Friday, directed the officials to look at the prospects of…
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