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Dazzling Dasara illumination ends
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Dazzling Dasara illumination ends

October 24, 2024

Mysuru: Mysuru’s enchanting Dasara illumination came to a close last night, marking the end of a dazzling display that has bathed the city in festive lights. The electrifying spectacle, executed by Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC), captivated lakhs of spectators, injecting a vibrant festive spirit into the hearts of residents and tourists alike. The youth…

Palace shines like a golden beacon
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Palace shines like a golden beacon

October 15, 2024

Mysuru: On Monday evening (Oct. 14), a massive crowd gathered to witness the illuminated Mysore Palace, awestruck by its majestic glow. Once the visiting hours ended, those waiting outside were thrilled as the Palace came to life, glowing under the radiance of over one lakh incandescent bulbs. The breathtaking display left the spectators mesmerised, many…

Palace draws 1,35,456 visitors in 10 days, from Oct. 1 to 10
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Palace draws 1,35,456 visitors in 10 days, from Oct. 1 to 10

October 15, 2024

Last year’s footfall recorded at 1,32,234 in 10 days from October 14 to 23 During this year’s Dasara festival, a staggering 1,35,456 people thronged the iconic Mysore Palace between Oct. 1 and 10. Every evening, the Palace bathed in a radiant golden glow, courtesy of incandescent bulbs, left crowds spellbound by its mesmerising lighting display….

City swarmed by visitors a day after Jumboo Savari
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City swarmed by visitors a day after Jumboo Savari

October 14, 2024

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
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Hundreds witness a nearly extinct Vajra Mushti Kalaga

October 13, 2024

Wrestlers, 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
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Ticket buyers denied entry into Mysore Palace, Parade Grounds

October 13, 2024

Passes 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
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Performances at Palace premises

October 10, 2024
Picture shows children of Mahouts and Kavadis of Dasara elephants, performing at the Palace premises yesterday. Dr. Jyotsna Srikanth and troupe giving a violin concert at Mysore Palace premises yesterday. Picture shows Chaitanya Shadakshari and troupe performing Bharatanatyam.
Police Mass Band strikes a chord
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Police Mass Band strikes a chord

October 9, 2024

Mysuru: 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
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Floral attractions bloom at Mysore Palace

October 9, 2024

Mysuru: 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
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Thousands form Yoga Chain for Democracy

October 7, 2024

Mysuru: 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…

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