Talents of children are out in the open and in full flow Mysore/Mysuru: All these days they were going to schools on the fringes of forests and adjacent to tribal settlements. But now, these children of Mahouts and Kavadis are having a gala time combined with learning and fun activities inside the Mysore Palace as…
Mysore Palace readied for Grand Dasara illumination
August 30, 2022Skilled workers replacing ornamental poles, fused bulbs By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: Works are underway at the Mysore Palace for Dasara illumination and this year, the Mysore Palace Board has assured that it will be a grand spectacle to go with the mood of a grand Dasara after a gap of two years. Though the…
Dasara 2022: Traditional puja offered to Palace cannons
August 30, 2022Cannon firing drill from September 1st week Mysore/Mysuru: District Minister S.T. Somashekar performed traditional puja to the 11 Palace cannons in Mysore Palace premises yesterday afternoon. These cannons are used to give 21-round cannon salute before the commencement of Jumboo Savari on Vijayadashami Day (Oct. 5). At a programme held near Aane Baagilu in Mysore…
Feeding Dasara Jumbo squad
August 23, 2022Former 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…















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