By Dr. S.A. Mohan Krishna, Amateur Astronomer None can forget the mesmerising Supermoon, Bloodmoon Total Lunar Eclipse that occurred on Jan. 31, 2018! This astronomical occurrence has been memorable and millions witnessed this spectacular spectacle. In the same way, during July 27 – 28, 2019, Indians were really fortunate to witness a longest duration ‘Total…
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse on June 5, 6
June 5, 2020Golden opportunity to witness ‘Strawberry Moon’ By Rtn. PHF Dr. S.A. Mohan Krishna, Observational Astronomer December 26 of 2019 seems to be really memorable and astounding for Indians, as everyone witnessed the spectacular annular solar eclipse! Even though it was overcast and murky from Mysuru and Bengaluru, somehow Mysureans managed to see this rare astronomical…
Lunar Eclipse: Shanti Homa
July 15, 2019Mysuru, July 15 – As part of Lunar Eclipse, Chandragrahana Shanti Homa will be performed at Sri Panchamukhi Anjaneyaswamy Temple on Irwin Road in city on July 17 from 9 am till 12 noon. The temple will perform Ganapathi Puja, Vishwakshyanaradhane and Navagraha Poorvaka Chandra Grahana Shanti Homa. For details, contact Vid. S. Krishnamurthy on…
SKYWATCH: Partial Lunar Eclipse on July 17
July 15, 2019By Dr. S.A. Mohan Krishna, Observational Astronomer The most amazing and evident astronomical event in the sky is an ‘Eclipse.’ None can forget the mesmerising Supermoon, Bloodmoon, Total Lunar Eclipse that occurred on January 31 last year! This astronomical occurrence has been memorable and millions witnessed this spectacular spectacle. Analogously, last year on July 27…
Serial thefts in city during Lunar Eclipse: One gang used one car for burglaries, say Police
August 2, 2018Mysuru: The City Police are looking at all angles to crack the case where eight shops were burgled on a single night last week. So far, the Police teams have gathered some CCTV visuals where the clues have pointed out at the involvement of one gang that used one vehicle. It may be recalled here…
Various development works launched
July 29, 2018Mysuru: A day after Lunar Eclipse, MP Pratap Simha and Higher Education Minister G.T. Devegowda (GTD) performed Guddali Puja and launched a slew of development works in city yesterday. Pratap Simha performed Guddali Puja for the development of a part near Krishna Devaraya Circle (K.D. Circle) which is taken up at a cost of about…
Eclipse effect: 8 shops burgled in one night
July 28, 2018Mysuru: Last night’s Lunar Eclipse gave a perfect opportunity for burglars to strike in city and they made the most out of it by looting cash from eight shops in Kuvempunagar, Saraswathipuram and Jayapura Police limits. Though it was a sky-sent opportunity, burglars could not make away with much cash. But the way they pried…
Post-Lunar Eclipse rush at temples
July 28, 2018Mysuru: Post-Lunar Eclipse rush was seen at all temples in city this morning. In the context of Lunar Eclipse all the temples were closed last evening. The Temples got opened this morning at about 8 am after the photos, idols, Sanctum Sanctorums and temple premises were sanitised and consecrated by the Priests. After decorating the…
Mysureans witness Micro Lunar Eclipse
July 28, 2018The much-awaited, amazing, astronomical feast is eventually done ! People were very eager to know whether natural calamities and catastrophes may occur due to this event. Fortunately, it did not happen! The sky was absolutely clear in the beginning, say at around 9.45 pm, but it troubled the sky-gazers and astronomers throughout the night creating…
Lunar Eclipse: No buses to Chamundi Hill after 6 pm tomorrow
July 26, 2018Mysuru: The entry of city buses to Chamundi Hill is banned tomorrow from 6 pm onwards owing to Lunar Eclipse. However, the buses will ply to the Hilltop on the occasion of Ashada Friday (July 27) carrying devotees from 4 am till 6 pm. The KSRTC buses will stop picking the devotees after 6 pm…
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