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Mysore Palace leaves Speakers spellbound
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Mysore Palace leaves Speakers spellbound

May 13, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysore Palace, one of the city’s most iconic heritage landmarks, left the visiting State Assembly Speakers impressed with its architectural grandeur and rich history during a tour held last evening. The dignitaries visited the Palace after attending the preliminary meeting of the high-level committee. From the moment they entered through the ornate gateway,…

Palace Sound & Light Show to get a high-tech 3D upgrade
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Palace Sound & Light Show to get a high-tech 3D upgrade

April 30, 2026

Detailed Project Report estimated at Rs. 13 crore prepared; tenders soon Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysore Palace Board is set to introduce an advanced 3D-mapping Sound & Light Show at the iconic Mysore Palace, drawing inspiration from the popular spectacle at Golkonda Fort in Hyderabad. A Detailed Project Report (DPR) estimated at Rs. 13 crore has already…

MCC to extend litter-free model around Mysore Palace next
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MCC to extend litter-free model around Mysore Palace next

April 13, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: After its pilot litter-free street initiative on D.D. Urs Road and depending on its success, the MCC will extend the model to other prominent stretches, including the 2.5-km road around Mysore Palace and Vishwamanava Double Road in Kuvempunagar. Officials have already conducted a detailed assessment of the Palace surroundings, mapping the number of street…

Ugadi Sangeethotsava  at Mysore Palace from Mar. 19
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Ugadi Sangeethotsava  at Mysore Palace from Mar. 19

March 17, 2026

Final check before illumination… Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Ugadi celebrations, Mysore Palace Board will be organising a three-day Ugadi Sangeethotsava at the Palace premises from Mar. 19 to 21. The event will be inaugurated by District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa on Mar. 19 at 7.30 pm. MPs Yaduveer Wadiyar and Sunil Bose will be the…

Footpath becomes… Tonga Stand
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Footpath becomes… Tonga Stand

March 16, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Months after the Mysuru City Police had constructed concrete-based Police Information Kiosks near the Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple at Balarama Gate of Mysore Palace, which was later demolished for violating heritage norms, another controversial structure is now coming up on a footpath near the Town Hall. The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) had initially issued a…

Vintage Vignettes … from a Princely State
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Vintage Vignettes … from a Princely State

March 2, 2026

By R.G. Singh, Secretary, Ramsons Kala Pratishtana This official group photograph of the smartly dressed Ursu noblemen in traditional court attire was taken in the forecourt of the Mysore Palace to celebrate the conferral of the GCSI honours on the then Maharaja of Mysore, H.H. Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar Bahadur, who is seen seated at the centre…

Frozen Frames
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Frozen Frames

February 21, 2026

Meet photographers who capture Palace moments By Ganesh Anil A single photograph can evoke thousands of memories. A picture taken at a beautiful location, in particular, becomes unforgettable. Tourist photographers play an important role in creating such cherished moments. At the Mysore Palace, millions of visitors stand before the majestic structure and have their photographs…

Restoration of Mysore Palace Fort Wall begins
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Restoration of Mysore Palace Fort Wall begins

January 31, 2026

Varaha Gate roof works near over Mysore/Mysuru: The restoration works of Fort Wall of Mysore Palace that had developed cracks near Someshwara temple side have begun. In view of the forthcoming rainy season, that may aggravate the condition of the fort and the battery (where the canons are placed) further, leading to its dilapidation, the…

Teresian students guide tourists at Mysore Palace
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Teresian students guide tourists at Mysore Palace

January 27, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: On the occasion of National Tourism Day, students of the History Department of Teresian College interacted with foreign tourists visiting the Mysore Palace on Sunday. Acting as tourist guides, they gave information and drew attention with their initiative. Over 31 foreign tourists from the United Kingdom, Spain, Canada, Yemen, Scotland, the Czech Republic, France…

Rathasapthami
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Rathasapthami

January 25, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Hundreds of devotees thronged the Mysore Palace this morning to have a darshan of the Utsava Murtis on the occasion of Rathasapthami. Eight Utsava Murtis of various Gods and Goddesses from Palace temples were brought out and placed in front of the Palace, enabling devotees to have darshan. Rathasapthami is a Hindu festival observed…

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