Mysore/Mysuru: “The reign of late Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar is often described as the Golden Era in the history of erstwhile Mysore Kingdom. But it was his predecessor Mummadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar who laid the foundation for the prosperity of the erstwhile Mysore State,” opined Seer of Malavalli, Kappadi and Honnanayakanahalli Mutts Sri Varchasvi Siddalingaraje Urs. He…
Mummadi remembered on his 228th birth anniversary Mysore/Mysuru: Marking the 228th birth anniversary of Mummadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, Maharaja’s High School and PU College Alumni Association members, staff and students offered floral tribute to the bust of the Maharaja at the College premises on JLB Road here this morning. Speaking to presspersons on the occasion, Alumni…
By Gouri Satya, Sr. Journalist There is an Agrahara in Mysuru with a name that sounds somewhat strange. Though this is an old Agrahara, like the other Agraharas in city, its name does not match with the names of other Agraharas. And that is Kathvadipura Agrahara as generally called though its actual name is ‘Kathvadipurada…
Mysore/Mysuru: Mysureans are lucky than others to have natural water bodies, parks, boulevards and green canopy in city, thanks to the vision and generosity of the rulers of erstwhile Mysore kingdom. Mysuru will soon get its first Botanical Garden which is all set for inauguration at the scenic Lingambudhi Lake in Srirampura II Stage, Ramakrishnanagar….
By Gouri Satya, Sr.Journalist As a few other subjects drew my attention, I could not continue to write about the past history of Mysore for the last few weeks. My earlier articles on the old city of Mysore published in these columns, in particular on Agraharas and Keris, received overwhelming response. Readers posted hundreds of…
Mysuru: Marking the 226th birth anniversary of the erstwhile Mysuru ruler Mummadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, the Maharaja’s High School and Pre-University College Alumni Association celebrated the Founder’s Day at the Maharaja’s PU College premises on JLB Road here this morning. Renowned Film Director M.S. Sathyu, who spoke after inaugurating the event, said that although he was…
Mysuru: “The contributions of the rulers of Mysore to environment are enormous and I am proud to be a part of this legacy of the Wadiyars,” said Pramoda Devi Wadiyar of the erstwhile royal family. She was speaking after inaugurating the exhibition and planting rare saplings at the Oriental Research Institute (ORI) near Crawford Hall,…
Mysuru: Oriental Research Institute (ORI) in association with Mahajana First Grade College had organised a National Seminar on ‘Literary contributions of Mummadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar’ at Aryabhata auditorium in Manasagangothri here this morning. About 200 scholars and students of history participated. The seminar commenced with Vedaghosha by vedic scholars and rendition of the then official anthem…
Mysuru: The glass covering of the bust of Mummadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, installed in front of the Maharaja’s Junior College entrance, has been damaged once again leaving the front portion of the glass covering on the top broken. It is suspected that miscreants or those using the ground in front of the College entrance to play…
By N. Niranjan Nikam The crumbling walls, peeling plasters, collapsed compound wall are all crying for attention, even as the majestic Founder’s bust in a glass case looks on mutely at the decay of an institution that is 184 years old. To save this institution established by Mummadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, is the sole aim of…
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