Visitors to Kakanakote Safari Centre at Dammanakatte in H.D. Kote taluk under the Nagarahole Tiger Reserve were in for a treat as they witnessed a tigress along with its two playful cubs. July 29 being ‘International Tiger Day,’ many wildlife enthusiasts and shutterbugs from Mysuru visited the safari centre to capture the tigers on their…
[Pics. by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav] With steady pre-monsoon showers, the forests of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve have transformed into a lush green expanse, creating a vibrant and thriving habitat for wildlife. Tigers, elephants and other animals are freely roaming the landscape, much to the delight of tourists on safari. Spread across Mysuru and Kodagu districts and…
It is that time of the year again when the tabebuias (pink and yellow) bloom in Mysuru. Picture shows the line of trees with Pink tabebuias (Tabebuia rosea) in full bloom on the Crawford Hall Road in city this morning. [Pic. by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav]
Artisans hope for Government’s financial support to carry on this generational occupation By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Traditional eco-friendly earthen lamps, handcrafted by the potters of Kumbara Kushala Kaigarika Sangha in Doora village, just a few kilometres from Mysuru, are poised to brighten homes this Deepavali. This year, the potters have crafted over 70,000 lamps for…
The twelve Dasara elephants out of fourteen (two jumbos rested) majestically taking part in the route familiarisation exercise from the Mysore Palace upto Old RMC and back this morning via K.R. Circle. The elephants, led by howdah-carrier Abhimanyu, marched on the route with their mahouts and kavadis amidst the watchful eyes of the forest officials….
World Photography Day celebrated Mysore/Mysuru: Rare photos that provide a peek into the recent landslides that occurred at Wayanad in Kerala and the wildlife, were exhibited as part of World Photography Day celebrations organised by Mysuru District Journalists Association (MDJA) at Pathrakarthara Bhavana in the city yesterday. Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner Ashaad-Ur-Rahman Shariff, who…
By S. Kenneth Shishir [Pics. by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav] The allure of vintage cars dates back to the early days of the automobile industry. Enthusiasts as far back as the 1920s recognised the value and significance of preserving antique vehicles for future generations. The golden era of car collecting in the 1950s and 1960s witnessed…
Mysuru has long been renowned worldwide for its vibrant Dasara celebrations. However, now, for sometime to come, Mysuru will also be known as the birthplace of acclaimed sculptor who carved ‘Balak Ram,’ all thanks to the talented artist Arun Yogiraj, a third-generation sculptor from Mysuru. Arun’s remarkable achievements have made Mysureans proud and has also…
Mysore/Mysuru: Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji said that attractive photos lend more value to the news that is carried in newspapers. He was speaking after releasing the New Year – 2024 digit and pictorial calendars brought out by Mysuru Photo Journalists Association (MPJA) at Patrakarthara Bhavan here this morning. Pointing out that a captivating …
Mysore/Mysuru: The Cultural Capital and Heritage City of Mysuru played host to a spectacular New Year celebration last night, welcoming 2024 with renewed vigour and an atmosphere filled with joy, music and cultural festivities. The Central Business District and more than 25 renowned hospitality brands transformed into a kaleidoscope of colours and lights, with festive…
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