Outrage over late-night public drinking near Jayamarthanda Gate Mysore/Mysuru: The premises near the Jayamarthanda Gate of the Mysore Palace, facing Doddakere Maidan, have turned into a late-night gathering spot for public drinking, raising concerns over safety and policing in the area. A video that began circulating on social media last night has sparked widespread criticism…
Rs. 12 lakh to restore murals of Ambujavalli Mahalakshmi and Svetavarahaswamy temples Mysore/Mysuru: The Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage has resumed efforts to conserve the wall paintings at the Svetavarahaswamy and Ambujavalli Mahalakshmi temples at the Mysore Palace premises, after the murals lost much of their vibrancy over the years. An earlier conservation attempt,…
Mysore/Mysuru: Commissioner A. Devaraju of the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage said the conservation of the temple wall paintings has already been entrusted to Deccan Heritage Foundation through a finalised tender process. “The work order has been issued and the team comprises skilled experts,” he said. As the temple comes under the jurisdiction of…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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