Tag: Mahisha Dasara

Former Mayor warns of disrupting Dasara
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Former Mayor warns of disrupting Dasara

September 30, 2024

Mysuru: Taking strong exception to the District Administration’s decision of not allowing celebration of Mahisha Dasara as an alternative  for Nada Habba Dasara, former Mayor Purushotham has warned the Government of disrupting Dasara festivities in city on Oct.3. He was speaking at the Mandalotsava organised by Mahisha Dasara Acharana Samiti at Town Hall premises in…

Prathap Simha dares Mahisha Dasara organisers
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Prathap Simha dares Mahisha Dasara organisers

September 29, 2024

Mysuru: Former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha had dared the organisers of Mahisha Dasara Committee to celebrate Mahisha Dasara atop Chamundi Hill in the city. In a post on his ‘X’ account yesterday, Simha had stated “Let’s see how the floral tributes will be offered to the statue of Mahishasura at the hill,” in a reply…

‘Wrong to target Vokkaligas; remarks were personal’
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‘Wrong to target Vokkaligas; remarks were personal’

October 14, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: Former Mayor Purushotham, a prominent advocate of ‘Mahisha Dasara,’ has issued a statement clarifying that the controversial remarks made by writer and rationalist Prof. K.S. Bhagawan at the ‘Mahisha Utsava’ and ‘Dhamma Deeksha Day’ event held at the Town Hall premises were solely his personal opinions. During a press conference at Pathrakarthara Bhavan this…

Mahisha Utsava, Dhamma Deeksha Day celebrated at Town Hall in city
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Mahisha Utsava, Dhamma Deeksha Day celebrated at Town Hall in city

October 13, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: Mahisha Utsava and Dhamma Deeksha Day programme was conducted peacefully at Town Hall premises in the city this morning, amid heavy Police security, who had turned the place into a virtual fortress. Following the denial of permission by City Police Commissioner Ramesh Banoth to conduct Mahisha Dasara atop Chamundi Hill by offering floral tributes…

Mahisha Dasara and Chamundi Betta Chalo: Ban order in city
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Mahisha Dasara and Chamundi Betta Chalo: Ban order in city

October 12, 2023

Sec. 144 CrPC from today midnight till 6 am on Oct. 14 Mysore/Mysuru: As the organisers of both Mahisha Dasara and Chamundi Betta Chalo programmes appear defiant, despite the City Police Commissioner Ramesh Banoth denying permission to conduct the events tomorrow (Oct. 13), the Police Commissioner has issued prohibitory orders under Section 144 CrPC effective…

Constitution does not allow insult of other religions: MP Simha
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Constitution does not allow insult of other religions: MP Simha

October 10, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha has affirmed his readiness, along with BJP party, to confront challenges in order to safeguard the history, civilisation, culture and religious beliefs of Mysuru. This stance comes in response to a segment of society tarnishing deities under the pretext of democracy and Constitutional principles. The MP made these remarks during…

BJP seeks Police nod for ‘Chamundi Betta Chalo’
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BJP seeks Police nod for ‘Chamundi Betta Chalo’

October 10, 2023

Celebration to be called ‘Mahishotsava’ instead of ‘Mahisha Dasara’, says Urilinga Peddi Mutt Seer Mysore/Mysuru: Even as Chief Minister Siddharamaiah clarified that the State Government has never officially celebrated ‘Mahisha Dasara’ and it is at the discretion of the District Administration to allow or cancel its celebration, a delegation from the BJP met City Police…

Bike rally from Ashokapuram to Mahishasura statue on Oct. 13
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Bike rally from Ashokapuram to Mahishasura statue on Oct. 13

October 10, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: Former Mayor Purushotham announced at a press conference on Saturday that to mark ‘Mahisha Dasara’ on Oct. 13, a bike rally will commence from Ashokapuram and proceed to the Mahishasura statue atop Chamundi Hill. Purushotham also serves as the President of Mahisha Dasara Acharana Samiti. A stage programme will be held at Town Hall,…

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