Mysuru: Former International Cricketer Anil Kumble visited Mysore Palace this morning along with his wife Chethana Ramatheertha and daughters Aaruni Kumble and Svasti Kumble. The Kumble family was accorded a traditional welcome by Palace Board Deputy Director T.S. Subramanya, who also made arrangements for them to take a complete tour of the Palace. The family…
TiE Global Summit 2024: 18 excellence awards draw curtains on four-day event
December 13, 2024Mysuru: The TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs) Global Summit (TGS)- 2024 concluded successfully at the Mysore Palace premises last evening, blending innovation with India’s rich cultural heritage. The four-day event served as a vibrant platform for exploring global entrepreneurial opportunities while showcasing the spirit of collaboration and tradition. The summit was organised by TiE Bangalore and…
Foreign tourists footfall to Mysore Palace: Hike in entry ticket price has no effect
November 17, 2024Mysuru: The hike in entry ticket price by tenfold for foreign tourists at Mysore Palace has not affected the Mysore Palace Board as it has recorded increase in footfall, especially foreign tourists, which has doubled since the increase in entry ticket price. The Mysore Palace Board had recently increased the ticket price from Rs. 100…
Plea to name Palace entry gate after Dasara elephant Arjuna
November 9, 2024Mysuru: Janadhwani Foundation has appealed Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar to name a street around the Mysore Palace or an entry gate to the Palace after Ambari elephant Arjuna which passed away during a wild elephant taming operation in Hassan district late last year. In a memorandum submitted to the MP recently, Foundation President…
Golden Throne disassembled at Palace; locked in strong room
October 28, 2024Mysuru: With the formal conclusion of the Dasara-2024 festivities, the precious gem-studded 280-kg Golden Throne (Simhasana) at Mysore Palace was disassembled in the Durbar Hall yesterday and subsequently moved to the highly secure Palace strong room in the cellar. In addition to the Golden Throne, the silver Bhadrasana, previously housed at Kannadi Thotti, was also…
Shell out more to see Mysore Palace
October 25, 2024Tenfold price hike for foreigners from Rs. 100 to Rs. 1,000 sparks criticism Mysuru: The Mysore Palace Board has revised the entry fee for the Mysore Palace, with the new rates effective from this morning. Updated rate charts have been displayed near the ticket counters. According to a media release by Palace Board Deputy Director…
Dazzling Dasara illumination ends
October 24, 2024Mysuru: Mysuru’s enchanting Dasara illumination came to a close last night, marking the end of a dazzling display that has bathed the city in festive lights. The electrifying spectacle, executed by Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC), captivated lakhs of spectators, injecting a vibrant festive spirit into the hearts of residents and tourists alike. The youth…
Palace shines like a golden beacon
October 15, 2024Mysuru: On Monday evening (Oct. 14), a massive crowd gathered to witness the illuminated Mysore Palace, awestruck by its majestic glow. Once the visiting hours ended, those waiting outside were thrilled as the Palace came to life, glowing under the radiance of over one lakh incandescent bulbs. The breathtaking display left the spectators mesmerised, many…
Palace draws 1,35,456 visitors in 10 days, from Oct. 1 to 10
October 15, 2024Last year’s footfall recorded at 1,32,234 in 10 days from October 14 to 23 During this year’s Dasara festival, a staggering 1,35,456 people thronged the iconic Mysore Palace between Oct. 1 and 10. Every evening, the Palace bathed in a radiant golden glow, courtesy of incandescent bulbs, left crowds spellbound by its mesmerising lighting display….
City swarmed by visitors a day after Jumboo Savari
October 14, 2024Excitement lingers as dazzling lights make memorable moments of Dasara festivities Mysuru: A day after the grand Jumboo Savari, Mysuru city and surrounding attractions remained inundated with tourists and locals alike, with every corner of the city overflowing with people and vehicles. From early Sunday morning, the roads around the Palace were heavily congested, and…
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