Renowned singers Dr. S.P. Balasubramaniam and M.D. Pallavi performing in front of the illuminated Mysore Palace during the musical event titled ‘Kannada Rasa Manjari’ organised as part of the ongoing Dasara Cultural Programmes last evening. Picture below shows Infosys Foundation Chairperson Sudha Murty among the audience enjoying the soothing songs amidst the evening drizzle.
‘Dasara Yogothsava’ at Mysore Palace
October 14, 2018Hundreds of yoga enthusiasts dotted the sprawling Mysore Palace premises as they took part in the Dasara Yogothsava organised by Yoga Dasara Sub-Committee as part of Dasara festivities early this morning. District Minister G.T. Devegowda and Tourism Minister S.R. Mahesh too joined hundreds of yoga enthusiasts from all ages and all walks of life in…
Clarinet recital, dance feature at Mysore Palace
October 13, 2018As part of the on-going Dasara Cultural programmes, Pt. Narasimhalu Vadavati from Raichur is seen presenting a Clarinet Recital at the Mysore Palace premises last evening. Picture below shows Manjula Paramesh and troupe from Bengaluru performing a Dance Feature ‘Mahisha Mardhini.’
Dasara Cultural Programmes begin
October 11, 2018Mysuru: Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has said that the Government will soon take a decision on naming University of Mysore (UoM) after Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar. He was speaking after inaugurating the Dasara Cultural Programmes in the Palace premises in city yesterday. Recalling the contribution made by the erstwhile Mysuru Maharajas for the welfare of the…
Private Durbar begins
October 10, 2018Mysuru: The Khas Durbar or the Private Durbar, an annual feature of the beginning of Dasara Celebrations at the Mysore Palace, began here this morning with the titular head of the royal family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar ascending the Golden Throne between 11.45 am and 12.02 noon at the magnificent Durbar Hall. The rituals for…
Foreign tourists accorded traditional welcome at Palace
October 10, 2018Mysuru: Members of Janani Trust accorded a traditional welcome to foreign tourists who have come for Dasara at Palace premises here yesterday. The foreign tourists were adorned with the Mysore Peta and were presented a rose and shawl along with Mysorepak, Nanjangud Rasabale, Mysuru Mallige and betel leaves. Turmeric and vermilion were applied to womenfolk…
The four-century legacy of Mysore Palace
October 10, 2018By Gouri Satya, Sr.Journalist Dasara is no Dasara without the Maharaja’s Palace. With a rich legacy of four centuries, both as a royal residence and as a centre of attraction, it has always been playing a crucial role during the 10-day-long celebrations. What is significant is even after four centuries, its pivotal role has not…
Preparations at Mysore Palace
October 9, 2018Mysuru: Brisk preparations were on at Mysore Palace premises this morning to erect a huge stage to hold cultural programmes. Seating arrangements were also being made for various categories. Private Durbar: Preparations were also on for holding the Private Durbar at the Palace tomorrow. The rituals will commence tomorrow at 4.30 am with ‘Yenne Shastra’…
Palace Durbar Hall getting ready for Navarathri
October 4, 2018The Mysore Palace, which is the centre of attraction during the Navarathri celebrations to be held from Oct.10 to 19, is being decked up for the festivities. The Royal Abode, including the Private Durbar Hall, is being spruced up. Pictures show the workers dusting the ornately gilded columns, stained glass ceilings, chandeliers with fine floral…
Mysore Palace entry restricted for visitors
October 3, 2018Mysuru: Entry of tourists to the Mysore Palace will be restricted on a few days during Dasara season, due to religious ceremonies conducted by the members of the royal family and also for the conduct of Jumboo Savari. Oct. 4: Entry will be restricted to the Palace from 10 am to 1 pm (both inside…















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