Mysuru: There is no compromise on security system at the Mysore Palace and a fool-proof system is in place to prevent any untoward incident where every visitor is under watch, said Mysore Palace Board Deputy Director T.S. Subramanya. Dismissing reports in social media that the security has been compromised at the Palace and most of…
Mysore Palace will soon get fire management system
October 30, 2017Mysuru: The iconic century-old Mysore Palace will soon get a full-fledged and fool-proof fire management system and a Technical Committee has been formed to look into the existing fire safety equipment and recommend purchase of new and advanced fire handling and control machinery. The Palace is a monument of national importance frequented by over three-and-a-half-million…
Exclusive Conservation Lab for Palace on cards
October 30, 2017Mysuru: The Mysore Palace, with its priceless and exquisite items of heritage value, is all set to get an in-house laboratory that will work towards examination and conservation of the structure and its antiques. The laboratory will be fully equipped and will be of international standards and at the same time, it will be a…
City crowded with tourists for Deepavali weekend
October 21, 2017Mysuru: Long weekends are always a reason to celebrate and for people smitten by the travel bug, it is the perfect time to plan a small trip. After the Dasara long weekend, it is always the Deepavali weekend one looks forward to. With holidays starting from Wednesday (Oct. 18), this Deepavali has put that cracker…
Palace Golden Throne dismantled, shifted to strong room
October 15, 2017Mysuru: The precious stone-studded golden throne placed at the Durbar Hall of Mysore Palace during Dasara festival was dismantled yesterday and shifted to the strong room in the cellar of the Palace under tight security. After performing traditional puja to the throne, it was dismantled to eight parts which were moved to the strong room…
Online booking for sevas at Chamundeshwari Temple and entry to Palace evokes good response
October 13, 2017Mysuru: The online booking for pujas at Chamundeshwari temple atop the Chamundi Hill and for entry to Mysore Palace is evoking very good response by the day, said Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep. After the District Administration facilitated online booking for various ‘sevas’ (services) at the Chamundi Hill from Sept. 6, 2017, the response from the…
Dasara rush: Visitors hit tourist spots, gate collections surge
October 3, 2017Mysuru: Every year Dasara is a big holiday season in Mysuru and tourists throng the city especially on the last two days — Ayudha Puja and Vijayadashami when the grand Dasara procession is held. This year, with extended holidays adding to the leisure of the people, the regular tourist hot spots like the Palace, KRS…
A day after Jumboo Savari: Tourists throng city
October 1, 2017Mysuru: The city was teeming with tourists today, a day after the Jumboo Savari. Thousands of tourists visited the Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, Mysore Palace, Dasara Flower Show this morning and the other destinations including Chamundi Hill and the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) too witnessed large footfalls. Tomorrow being Gandhi Jayanti, a Government holiday, tourists are…
Baby showers to Trishikha
October 1, 2017Mysuru: 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
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