Mysuru: The first rehearsal of Jumboo Savari inauguration was held at the Palace premises here this morning. The rehearsal was performed by a team of Forest officials in the presence of Dasara elephants including Howdah-elephant, Nishane and Kumki elephants. All the 24 Horses, Camels, Police Band, DAR troops, Home Guards, Police cavalry took part. A…
Hotel rooms booked till Oct. 20 despite rates going up three-fold
October 16, 2018Mysuru:- Despite hotel room prices going up two to three-fold depending on the visibility of Jumboo Savari, most of the hotels in city have reported about 95 per cent occupancy till Oct. 20, the day after the grand finale. While booking of rooms at hotels on Jumboo Savari route till LIC Circle began from Oct….
Rain plays spoilsport at Dasara venues
October 15, 2018Mysuru: Last evening’s heavy rain played a spoilsport at most of the open-ground Dasara venues this morning. The worst was J.K. Grounds where Mahila and Makkala Dasara was organised. As it was a concluding day, hundreds of people including school children had thronged the venue but had to return disappointed as most of the stalls…
Janapada Jathrotsava: Caparisoned elephants, Koli Nruthya, Goravara Kunitha entertain onlookers to the hilt
October 15, 2018Mysuru: It was a mini Dasara procession with the title Janapada Jathrotsava held yesterday afternoon, complete with caparisoned elephants and cultural troupes. The only thing missing was the 750-kg Golden Howdah, carried by the majestic and the mighty Arjuna. People cheered by the side of the roads on the Jumboo Savari route as elephants and…
Our city’s much-loved, perfect selfie spot
October 15, 2018Mysuru: No travel is complete without capturing one’s special moment either on the smart phones or on cameras. Clicking pictures against exotic locations or just while travelling, has been a favourite pastime among the travellers. Nowadays, travellers are so tech frenzy as they are quick to take smart phones and the selfie stick to capture…
Police Band mesmerises public at Palace
October 15, 2018Mysuru: More than 500 musicians drawn from 36 Police Band contingents from various districts mesmerised the audience with their scintillating music performances amidst rain at Mysore Palace premises, as part of Dasara festivities last evening. The Band played popular tunes as they marched out of the Palace and took their positions in the open courtyard…
Life size statue of Mahatma Gandhi installed at Dasara Exhibition
October 15, 2018The installation of 22-feet tall statue of Mahatma Gandhi in meditating posture at an exclusive stall ‘Gandhi-150’ set up by the Department of Information and Public Relations at Dasara Exhibition Grounds has been drawing huge crowd this year. The Department has installed the statue to mark the 150th birth anniversary of the Father of the…
Yuva Dasara: Young singer Armaan Malik drowns crowd in soulful melodies amidst rain
October 15, 2018Mysuru: The rain song ‘Ondu male billu, ondu male moda, hego jotheyagi…’ was so apt for the occasion. It was raining and nothing could stop this young singer Armaan Malik from singing one melodious number after another, even as the hugely youthful audience kept pace with him. This was the third day of the Yuva…
3D Mapping brings Dasara history to life at Town Hall
October 15, 2018Mysuru: The heritage city’s grandeur, history and contributions of Wadiyars, the path Dasara celebrations has traversed and other significant milestones, came alive on the walls of the 134-year-old Town Hall, one of the heritage buildings in Mysuru. The 3D Projection Mapping Show, organised by the District Administration and the Tourism Department, as part of the…
City Congress unit boycotts Dasara on being sidelined by JD(S)
October 15, 2018Mysuru: Accusing the JD(S) of sidelining them in Dasara festivities, City Congress leaders have said that they have boycotted Dasara. Addressing a meeting of party leaders at the Government Guest House in Nazarbad on Sunday, which was presided by Deputy Chief Minister Dr.G. Parameshwara, City Congress President R. Murthy complained that Congress workers were completely…
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