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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…

Mysuru readies to ring in New Year
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Mysuru readies to ring in New Year

December 31, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Colourful fireworks will light up the sky, marking the New Year celebrations at Mysore Palace tonight, with the illuminated architectural marvel providing a spectacular backdrop. The celebrations will begin with a performance by the Karnataka Police Band, whose English and Kannada orchestra will set the mood and keep the surging crowd engaged from 11…

Hawkers evicted: Shops outside Mysore Palace Varaha Gate cleared
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Hawkers evicted: Shops outside Mysore Palace Varaha Gate cleared

December 29, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Following the helium cylinder blast outside Jayamarthanda Gate of Mysore Palace on Thursday night that claimed three lives and subsequent public outcry over security lapses, the city Police yesterday cleared petty shops and evicted roadside vendors near Varaha Gate of the Palace, opposite the Gun House. A commando platoon has been stationed near Varaha…

Missing in action…
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Missing in action…

December 28, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: While the Mysore Palace and its surroundings were teeming with visitors and tourists on Thursday evening during the helium cylinder blast where three persons were killed, the Mobile Command Centre — launched by the City Police in 2018 to assist personnel in maintaining law and order during large gatherings — was inexplicably stationed at…

Helium cylinder blast case: Death toll hits 3
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Helium cylinder blast case: Death toll hits 3

December 27, 2025

Two women succumb to injuries on Friday; balloon seller dies on Thursday Mysore/Mysuru: The death toll in the helium cylinder blast outside Jayamarthanda Gate near Mysore Palace on Thursday night has risen to three. Manjula, a resident of Chamalapura Beedhi in Nanjangud, and Lakshmi, wife of Rajesh from Kamakshipalya, Bengaluru, who were critically injured in…

One-day trip turns tragic…
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One-day trip turns tragic…

December 27, 2025

Victim’s 10-year-old daughter narrates events that ended up in cylinder explosion Mysore/Mysuru: What was meant to be a one-day Christmas vacation trip to Mysuru turned tragic for two families, with one woman losing her life and another battling injuries after the helium cylinder blast outside the Jayamarthanda Gate of Mysore Palace on Thursday night. Lakshmi…

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