Mysuru: There was a sense of joy and happiness all over the Mysore Palace this morning as the royal family performed ‘Seemantha Shastra’ (baby showers ceremony) on Trishikha Kumari Wadiyar, who is expecting a child. It was a private ceremony where only a few invitees including the members of Mysore Royal Family, Dungarpur Royal Family,…
In Pictures: Dasara festivities conclude with spectacular procession
September 30, 2017Mysuru: The curtains came down on the 10-day world renowned Dasara celebrations here today with a spectacular procession marking the grand finale. Lakhs of people watched the procession, known for its grandeur and regal splendour. Photos By: M. N. Lakshminarayana Yadav
In Pictures: Yaduveer Wadiyar performs Ayudha puja to royal arms
September 29, 2017Mysuru: Special puja was performed to the royal armoury in the Palace with full traditional fervour and grandeur, on the occasion of Ayudha Puja. The royal armoury placed in a golden chariot, was offered guard of honour by the District Armed Reserve Police to the accompaniment of mangalavadya and later taken out in a procession…
Rains do not deter Mysureans from enjoying cultural programmes
September 28, 2017Mysuru: The city roads were a chock-o-block with traffic, even as it was raining incessantly last night. This showed that nothing will deter the people of Mysuru and even the tourists from enjoying the cultural programmes chalked about by the District Administration. In most of the venues people gathered in large numbers enjoying the music…
Seating arrangements at Mysore Palace and Bannimantap Grounds
September 28, 2017Mysuru: With the grand Dasara procession set to take place on Sept.30, Deputy Commissioner (DC) D. Randeep, who is also the Dasara Special Officer, this morning announced the seating arrangements for Dasara gold card, ticket and pass holders at the Palace premises and Torchlight Parade Grounds at Bannimantap on Sept. 30. Addressing a press meet…
Yaduveer performs Saraswathi Puja
September 27, 2017Mysuru: As part of the 407th edition of Dasara, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, the titular head of Mysore Royal Family today performed special pujas to Saraswathi, the Goddess of Knowledge inside the Mysore Palace between 9.15 am and 9.45 am. Yaduveer offered puja to books, Veena, musical scriptures, copies of epics like Ramayana, Mahabharata etc….
Jumboo Savari rehearsal held at Mysore Palace
September 26, 2017Mysuru: The first rehearsal of the Jumboo Savari inauguration, where the Chief Minister will shower flower petals on the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari placed inside the Golden Howdah carried by elephant Arjuna, was held at the Mysore Palace this morning. The rehearsal was performed by a team of forest officials and all the 15 elephants…
Wadiyar couple inspire Palace Band
September 26, 2017Mysuru: The Wadiyar couple Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar and wife Trishikha Kumari Wadiyar caught the attention of the people as they appeared in the Durbar Hall wanting to watch the Police Band perform. However, due to heavy rain, they had to wait for a long time. Meanwhile, the Palace Band started playing a few tunes…
Chopper sound disturbs elephants: Forest Department concerned
September 25, 2017Mysuru: If it is an adventurous-cum-thrilling experience for a tourist who is viewing the city from a helicopter, the sound created by the chopper is disturbing the Dasara elephants that are housed at the Mysore Palace campus that too when the machine, with roaring sound, flies above them more than 20 times a day. The…
After a gap of two years…: Golden Throne kept for public viewing at Palace
September 24, 2017Mysuru: The gems-and-diamond-studded Golden Throne of the erstwhile rulers of Mysore Kingdom, safeguarded by the royal family is now open for public viewing and will be on display until the conclusion of Dasara festivities. The throne, a symbol of power, majesty and prestige, was covered with a white cloth after it was assembled on Sept….
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