Excitement lingers as dazzling lights make memorable moments of Dasara festivities Mysuru: A day after the grand Jumboo Savari, Mysuru city and surrounding attractions remained inundated with tourists and locals alike, with every corner of the city overflowing with people and vehicles. From early Sunday morning, the roads around the Palace were heavily congested, and…
Hundreds witness a nearly extinct Vajra Mushti Kalaga
October 13, 2024Wrestlers, with their heads shaved and equipped with spiked knuckledusters, engage in combat Mysuru: Vajra Mushti Kalaga, a nearly extinct form of traditional wrestling, sprang back to life during the Vijayadashami celebrations at Mysore Palace yesterday. The duels featured Balarama Jatti from Mysuru against Narayana Jatti from Bengaluru and Raghavendra Jatti from Channapatna against Srinivasa…
Ticket buyers denied entry into Mysore Palace, Parade Grounds
October 13, 2024Passes outnumber tickets; political followers dominate scene; black market tickets emerge Mysuru: People from Mysuru and nearby districts, eager for hassle-free entry to the Mysore Palace and Bannimantap Grounds to watch the Jumboo Savari and Torchlight Parade after purchasing online tickets, faced disappointment as the Police blocked their access at the entry gates. The Mysuru…
Performances at Palace premises
October 10, 2024Police Mass Band strikes a chord
October 9, 2024Mysuru: The musical rendition of all-time hit songs entertained the musical chords with the Police Mass Band performing to the hilt, in the backdrop of illuminated Mysore Palace yesterday evening. The popular songs like Mukkala Muqabla Laila O Laila… Urvasi Urvasi Take It Easy Urvasi… among several others, composed by famous Music Director A.R. Rahman,…
Floral attractions bloom at Mysore Palace
October 9, 2024Mysuru: Mysore Palace, that attracts tourist footfalls from all over the world, has got yet another reason, albeit during the ongoing Navarathri festivities, to grab eyeballs in hordes with its enhanced look. Mysore Palace Board that had taken up the beautification works of the Palace in view of Dasara, has made the premises wholly attractive,…
Thousands form Yoga Chain for Democracy
October 7, 2024Mysuru: The expansive Mysore Palace premises this morning hosted a massive ‘Yoga for Democracy’ human chain formation, attracting thousands of participants. The event, titled Yoga Sarapali – Prajaprabhutvakkaagi Yoga (Yoga Human Chain for Democracy), was organised by the Yoga Dasara Sub-Committee in collaboration with AYUSH Department, GSS Foundation, Mysuru Yoga Federation, Sri Patanjali Yoga Shikshana…
Police Band rehearsal…
October 6, 2024The Police Band teams — both Kannada and English Bands — rehearse at the Mysore Palace premises this morning. Teams drawn from various Police forces are part of the team and their main performance is scheduled for Tuesday (Oct. 8) from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm in front of the magnificent Palace.
Tourists at Mysore Palace get a taste of tradition
October 5, 2024Mysuru: As part of Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara-2024, the tourists at Mysore Palace were offered a traditional welcome recently. Janani Seva Trust had organised the programme to highlight the significance of culture and heritage that define the distinct quality of the city. Chairperson of Karnataka State Commission for Women Dr. Nagalakshmi Chowdhary greeted the tourists…
Yaduveer ascends Golden Throne, holds Khas Durbar
October 3, 2024Mysuru: Khas Durbar (Private Durbar) of Mysore Royal Family Member Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar began at the Durbar Hall of Mysore Palace this morning, as part of Navaratri. Yaduveer Wadiyar, the MP of Mysuru-Kodagu Lok Sabha Constituency and Titular Head of erstwhile Mysore Royal Family, dressed in royal attire, ascended the Golden Throne. Khas Durbar…
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