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Mysore Palace’s opulent Peacock Pavilion
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Mysore Palace’s opulent Peacock Pavilion

March 5, 2024

By R.G. Singh Mysore circa 1897, festivities connected with the wedding celebrations of Princess Jayalakshmammanni, the eldest daughter of the late Maharaja Chamarajendra Wadiyar X with Kantharaje Urs (later Dewan of Mysore State 1918-1922), brother of dowager Maharani H.H. Kempananjammanni Vani Vilasa Sannidhana, turned to a mishap when a part of the Palace got burnt…

Sonal Shah visits Palace, Shuka Vana
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Sonal Shah visits Palace, Shuka Vana

February 12, 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s wife Sonal Shah, who visited Mysore Palace in city yesterday, being felicitated by Mysore Palace Board Dy. Director T.S. Subramanya with a portrait of the golden throne. Sonal Shah at Shuka Vana in Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashram premises on Nanjangud Road in Mysuru.

‘I Love Mysuru’ selfie board in English near Palace removed
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‘I Love Mysuru’ selfie board in English near Palace removed

February 10, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru: ‘I Love Mysuru,’ a selfie board in English kept at the parking lot near the North Gate of Mysore Palace, that had turned the eyes of pro-Kannada activists red, was removed by Abhaya, emergency rescue team of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) recently. The selfie board had been kept only a few days ago and…

‘Resume restoration of Palace temple heritage paintings’
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‘Resume restoration of Palace temple heritage paintings’

February 4, 2024

‘Artists who painstakingly undertook works not paid stipend’ Mysore/Mysuru: The ambitious plan of restoring paintings and murals at the temples inside the Mysore Palace premises to increase their aesthetic value has come to a grinding halt since the last two years. This concern was brought to light during a press conference held at Patrakarthara Bhavan…

Special ceremonies held at Mysore Palace temples
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Special ceremonies held at Mysore Palace temples

January 22, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru: To celebrate the consecration of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, the Mysore Palace Board, in collaboration with the Department of Religious Endowment, conducted special pujas at the Palace premises this morning. Before the commencement of the puja rituals, the utsava murthis (festival idols) from all the temples within the Palace premises, including Sri Shwethavarahaswamy Temple,…

Festive fervour grips city for Lord Ram
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Festive fervour grips city for Lord Ram

January 22, 2024

Special ceremonies held at Palace Temples Mysore/Mysuru: With the consecration of Lord Ram Lalla idol at Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, Mysuru city transformed into a vibrant spectacle adorned in saffron, exuding a festive ambience. To commemorate this auspicious occasion, special pujas and rituals unfolded at Rama Mandiras and Anjaneyaswamy Temples across various localities including households. …

US Consul General visits Mysore Palace
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US Consul General visits Mysore Palace

January 6, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru: Christopher W. Hodges, Consul General of United States of America, visited the Mysore Palace on Thursday. He was warmly welcomed by Deputy Director of Palace Board T.S. Subramanya, who felicitated him with a Mysore Peta, shawl and sandalwood garland. The Consul General and his team, who went around the Palace seeing the Golden Howdah,…

Mysuru rings in with lights, music, fireworks 2024
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Mysuru rings in with lights, music, fireworks 2024

January 1, 2024

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…

Heavy footfalls boost year-end tourism
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Heavy footfalls boost year-end tourism

December 26, 2023

Flower Show: 3.5 lakh and Mysuru Zoo: 1.02 lakh visitors in three days; KRS Dam: 12,000 per day Mysore/Mysuru: Traditionally recognised for drawing tourists during Dasara and summer holidays, Mysuru has evolved into a popular year-end destination, a trend that has continued this year. As of Christmas, all categories of hotels and resorts in Mysuru…

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