Weight checked today; Sugreeva tops with 5,190 kg Mysuru: The second batch of five Dasara elephants arrived at Mysore Palace yesterday evening and joined the first batch of nine elephants which are housed in temporary sheds at Mysore Palace premises. Upon their arrival, the five elephants — Prashanth, Hiranya, Mahendra, Dodda Harave Lakshmi and Sugreeva…
Mysuru: A temporary school has been established at the Mysore Palace for the children of mahouts and kavadis involved in the Dasara festivities. The new facility, equipped with a Nodal Officer and three teachers, will commence full operations on Monday, Sept 9, from 9.45 am to 3.30 pm. The school, set up in a room…
Minor modifications to be made to provide a better view of howdah elephant for those seated in different galleries Mysuru: If all goes according to the plan, those eager to watch Jumboo Savari at the premises of Mysore Palace may look for a special facility, to savour the moments of the annual cultural pageantry with…
First batch of nine caparisoned elephants accorded traditional welcome Mysore/Mysuru: The first batch of nine Dasara elephants were accorded a traditional welcome at Mysore Palace, following a ceremony at Jayamarthanda Gate of the Palace, during Tula Lagna (between 10 am and 10.30 am) this morning. This heralds the preparations for Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara scheduled…
Mysore/Mysuru: The first batch of nine Dasara elephants led by howdah carrier Abhimanyu, will be accorded a traditional welcome at Jayamarthanda Gate of Mysore Palace, during the auspicious Tula Lagna between 10 am and 10.30 am tomorrow (Aug. 23). According to Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy, who is also the Dasara Special Officer, Chief Minister…
18 temporary shelters built for Mahouts and Kavadis Mysore/Mysuru: Preparations are on to accommodate 14 Dasara elephants, led by howdah elephant Abhimanyu, at Mysore Palace premises. Gajapayana, the journey of first batch of nine Dasara elephants from Veeranahosahalli in Nagarahole to Mysuru, is scheduled to be launched tomorrow (Aug. 21). The elephants, which will be…
Mysore/Mysuru: Now onwards you can buy ticket to visit Mysore Palace on WhatsApp. What you have to do is just send a ‘Hi’ message on the social networking site, to a dedicated mobile number to avail the service. According to a press release from the Office of Deputy Director, Mysore Palace Board, it is stated…
No Police action still, even as Mysore Palace Board writes seven letters to City Police Chief to clear footpath encroachment Mysore/Mysuru: Mysore Palace, the world famous tourist attraction, is grappling with the menace of footpath vendors, who have occupied substantial portion of the footpath in the front, with the authorities concerned lacking in vigour to…
Mysore/Mysuru: The majestic Mysore Palace is the most photographed structure and the most visited place after the Taj Mahal, said city-based entrepreneur, Founder-Trustee of Pratham Mysore, and author Ashvini Ranjan. He was speaking at a panel discussion on the topic ‘In True Colours,’ a compilation of black and white photographs and Ashvini’s favourite memories and…
Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra has directed the officers to create awareness among the public and tourists against throwing grains to feed pigeons near Mysore Palace, as the bird droppings is posing threat to the beauty of Palace and its hygienic surroundings. The DC came out with specific instructions during a meeting held…
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