By M.T. Yogesh Kumar [Pics by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav] In the grand celebration of Dasara, the Flower Show at Kuppanna Park takes the spotlight as the second most popular event after the Vijayadashami procession. This spectacular event is meticulously organised to attract a large number of visitors and is a collaborative effort between the Mysuru…
Cleaning chandelier at Palace
October 8, 2023A worker cleaning a chandelier at Durbar Hall of Mysore Palace on the eve of assembling of golden throne this morning, as Mysore Palace Board Deputy Director T.S. Subramanya and others look on. [Pic. by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav]
Nine elephants head to Mysuru in Gajapayana
September 1, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Marking the official commencement of grand Dasara-2023, ‘Gajapayana’, a procession of nine caparisoned elephants, led by Abhimanyu that will carry the Golden Howdah (Ambari), began from the elephant camp today. Gajapayana was set in motion at Veeranahosahalli Gate on the outskirts of Nagarahole National Park in Hunsur Taluk by District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa,…
City lensmen bag prizes in photography competition
August 22, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: As part of the 184th World Photography Day celebration, the Mysore Photographic Association Trust had organised a photography competition in several categories. City photographer G.S. Ravishankar has been awarded the first prize in both the wildlife and pictorial categories. He has also secured consolation prizes in the wildlife and pictorial sections, earning him a…
Lakhs witness Nanjangud Pancha Maharathotsava
April 2, 2023Devotees gather at Srikanteshwaraswamy Temple as early as 2 am; mega event concludes at 10.50 am Nanjangud: A sea of humanity converged on the Temple Town of Nanjangud on the banks of River Kapila this morning for the famed Srikanteshwaraswamy Pancha Maharathotsava (Dodda Jatre) that passed off peacefully. Lakhs of devotees cheered as the Rathotsava…
Flavour of the season
March 20, 2023One cannot miss the fragments of beauty strewn around Krishnaraja Boulevard in Mysuru city even during the rush to carry on the business of life. Come April, the city’s streets, roadsides and grounds of parks are strewn with yellow flowers. These flowers not only cover the tree with a colourful halo but are strewn on…
Women jail inmates become assistant beauty therapists
March 8, 2023Pics & inputs by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav Starting afresh: Women in Mysuru Central Prison upskill themselves to lead a dignified life The Mysuru Central Prison is home to over 38 women prisoners, both convicts and undertrials, who engage themselves in beauty parlour training and also attend coir mat-making, tailoring and embroidery classes. This jail is…
Securing Royal Legacy
February 16, 2023After the passing away of the scion of Mysore Royal Family Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar, his wife Pramoda Devi Wadiyar had embarked on a mission not only to restore her late husband’s dream projects but also to protect his properties. This journey has led her to secure the helipad and also the Devikere. She has also…
Rainbow of umbrellas under raining clouds
November 13, 2022The Heritage City drenched in incessant rains on Friday and Saturday and was covered in a thick blanket of fog. From school-going children to office-going men and women, all managed to reach their destinations, dripping wet. Amidst unhindered, heavy and light showers, Star of Mysore photographer M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav got a glimpse of the Dufferin…
Theatre songs, Police Band and Grand Sitar Symphony enrich cultural experience of Palace visitors
October 2, 2022Clock wise from top: Benaka troupe, Bengaluru, led by T.S. Nagabharana, presenting Theatre Songs at Mysore Palace premises last evening as part of Dasara Cultural Programmes. Police Band performing in front of illuminated Palace last night. Mano Music Lines, Bengaluru, presenting Grand Sitar Symphony at the Palace premises yesterday. [Pics. by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav]
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