Kavya-Kuncha-Gayana, Pancha Veena recital, dance feature keep audience hooked throughout the evening Mysore/Mysuru: Various art forms that form the fulcrum of glorious tradition enriched Dasara festival, at the cultural programmes organised by Dasara Cultural Sub-Committee at Mysore Palace premises last evening. ‘Kavya-Kuncha-Gayana’ by Mudigunda Krishnamurthy and troupe brought alive the great personalities like erstwhile Maharaja…
City of Lights beckons tourists
October 21, 2023A breath-taking view of the illuminated Mysuru city along with the resplendent Mysore Palace clicked by Star of Mysore Photographer M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav from atop Chamundi Hill last night. The colourfully lit royal city is attracting Dasara tourists and local residents in hordes to witness the illumination. The Gaali Mantapa or Watch Tower (ancient Stone…
The rally was a captivating spectacle featuring over 24 classic automobiles from bygone eras.
October 20, 2023Visually challenged sisters cast a spell Mysore/Mysuru: The musical tradition that once enjoyed royal patronage, continues to endear the connoisseurs in Dasara Cultural Programmes, with Mysore Palace serving as a perfect backdrop reliving the bygone era. Visually challenged vocalist sister duo Vidushi Dr. B.N. Manjula and Vidushi B.N. Nagarathna of Nanjangud along with their disciple…
Jumboo Savari rehearsal held at Mysore Palace
October 19, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: With just five days remaining for the grand Jumboo Savari on Oct. 24, which marks the conclusion of Dasara festivities, the first rehearsal for Dasara grand finale was held at Mysore Palace premises this morning. The Golden Howdah-carrying elephant Abhimanyu, accompanied by Kumki elephants Varalakshmi and Vijaya, along with seven other elephants, was moved…
Police Band mesmerises audience at Mysore Palace
October 19, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Classical and western instrumental music performed by the Karnataka Police Band mesmerised the audience at Mysore Palace premises last evening. The performance was a huge hit on the fourth day of Dasara cultural programmes, being held as part of Dasara – 2023 with the crowd treated to the sound of music that flawlessly flowed…
Sitar Jugalbandi and Bharatanatyam at Mysore Palace
October 18, 2023Ustad Rafique Khan and Vid. Ankush N. Nayak presenting a Sitar Jugalbandi as part of the Dasara Cultural Programmes at Mysore Palace last evening. Picture right shows Badari Divya Bhushan and troupe of Bhushans’ Academy, Mysuru, performing ‘Sri Ramanuja Dhanurdasa Vaibhavam’ at Palace yesterday.
Music Scholar Dr. Padma Murthy conferred ‘Rajya Sangeetha Vidwan’ award
October 16, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Noted Music Scholar Dr. Padma Murthy was conferred the prestigious ‘Rajya Sangeetha Vidwan’ award during the launch of Dasara cultural programmes at Mysore Palace premises here yesterday. The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 5 lakh, a memento and a citation. Speaking after inaugurating the programme, Chief Minister Siddharamaiah said that the erstwhile…
Mahila Dasara Sub-Committee hosts Rangoli Contest at Palace premises
October 16, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Mysuru Dasara, Mahila Dasara Sub-Committee-2023 had organised a Rangoli Contest for women in front of Mysore Palace this morning. A total of 100 women from different parts of the district enthusiastically participated in the contest by drawing colourful and attractive Rangolis which added more glitter to the prevailing festival mood at…
Pt. Rajeev Taranath to perform at Palace stage on Oct. 21
October 15, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: In a swift development after internationally renowned Sarod maestro Pandit Rajeev Taranath levelled the allegations of commission sought to perform in Dasara cultural programmes, caught the officials busy preparing for Dasara off-guard, the concert of the exponent is scheduled to be held on Oct. 21 at the main stage erected in front of Mysore…
Sharannavarathri: Private Durbar at Mysore Palace from tomorrow
October 14, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Dasara festival, member of the erstwhile Royal family Pramoda Devi Wadiyar has released the schedule of Sharannavarathri to take place in the Mysore Palace premises, which is as follows: Oct.15: Private Durbar, Ascending the throne and religious events will take place from 6.05 am, followed by Kumkuma Dharane at Chamundi Thotti…
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