Former Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa visited Mysore Palace, where the first batch of nine Dasara elephants led by Howdah elephant Abhimanyu (in pic) is housed and fed jaggery and sugarcane to the jumbos. He was accompanied by District Minister S.T. Somashekar, Youth Empowerment and Sports Minister K.C. Narayanagowda, KSTDC Chairman Ka.Pu. Siddalingaswamy, DCF Dr. V….
Dasara jumbos inside Palace under CCTV vigil
August 21, 2022Surveillance to prevent mischief-mongers from Teasing and turning the elephants violent By M.T. Yogesh Kumar A grand Dasara means thousands of tourists trooping into the Mysore Palace and many among them would want to see the elephants, the mainstay of the festivities. To ensure that the nine elephants are safe at their designated place inside…
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav at Mysore Palace
August 16, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysore Palace Board, as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to celebrate 75 years of Indian Independence, had organised various cultural programmes at Mysore Palace premises on Aug. 14 evening. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, who inaugurated the event virtually, said that the tricolour has been hoisted at 1.2 crore houses across the State….
Thousands of students take part in ‘Prabhat Pheri’
August 12, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: The sprawling Mysore Palace premises witnessed a sea of humanity this morning as thousands of school and college children from different schools and colleges located in Krishnaraja Assembly Constituency converged for the grand ‘Prabhat Pheri’ (early morning march) event organised by MLA S.A. Ramdas as part of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, marking the 75th…
Dasara elephants make grand entry into Palace
August 10, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: The nine Dasara elephants led by 57-year-old mighty Abhimanyu, who will carry the 750-kg Golden Howdah, were accorded a traditional welcome into the Mysore Palace this morning. The caparisoned elephants that arrived from their respective forest camps last Sunday and housed at Aranya Bhavan, majestically marched into the Palace to begin their Dasara journey….
State Asthana Vidwan Award: Why is Govt. ignoring sculptors while recognising musicians?
August 3, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Noted artist, sculptor and writer L. Shivalingappa of Mysuru has taken exception for ignoring outstanding sculptors/artisans in the conferment of the ‘State Asthana Vidwan Award’ that is presented to renowned musicians at Mysore Palace during Dasara every year. In a press release, Shivalingappa, who is also the founder of Mysore Art Gallery, said that…
Local, Gujarati breakfast dishes impress PM Modi
June 22, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: An elaborate spread of local and Gujarati cuisine arranged for breakfast at the Mysore Palace on June 21 impressed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and he complimented the chefs for their culinary skills. The Prime Minister had accepted the invitation of Pramoda Devi Wadiyar to come to the Mysore Palace for breakfast when he attends…
Yoga brings peace: Modi
June 21, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed Yoga along with thousands of participants at the mass demonstration in the backdrop of the iconic Mysore Palace this morning. “This whole universe starts from our own body and soul. The universe starts from us. Yoga brings peace to us. The peace from Yoga is not merely for individuals….
Bend it like Modi: PM’s perfect Yoga postures
June 21, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: It is widely known that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has brought the art of Yoga into the spotlight and there is not a single day when he does not take out the time for Yoga. This morning, Mysureans had a chance of seeing him performing live with the common crowd at the Mysore Palace….
Today, Mysuru is giving global health directions: PM Modi
June 21, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: “When we start living yoga, Yoga Day becomes a medium to celebrate our health, happiness and peace,” said PM Modi at the Mysore Palace this morning on the occasion of the Eighth International Day of Yoga (IDY). “Yogic energy, which has been nurtured for centuries by the spiritual centres of India like Mysuru, is…
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