Mysuru: Discontentment seems to continue between coalition partners Congress and JD(S) leaders as Agriculture Minister N.H. Shivashankar Reddy walked out of inaugural function of Makkala Dasara celebrations at Sarada Vilas Centenary Hall at Krishnamurthypuram here this afternoon. The Minister, who was elected on Congress ticket, was miffed over officials not calling out his name at…
Mysuru: While Meese Eregowda emerged victorious after he gulped down seven ragi balls (three-and-a-half kg in total) in 15 minutes flat at a ‘Ragi Mudde – Naati Koli saaru’ (ragi balls – country chicken curry) eating competition at Mangala village near Mandya recently, Lalitha Puttegowda from Paduvarahalli gulped 6 idlies in just a minute at…
Mysuru: 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…
Mysuru: Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy inaugurated the Flower Show, one of the main attractions for the visitors and the locals during Dasara celebrations, yesterday (Oct.10). The Dasara Flower Show organised by the Horticulture Department and Dasara Sub-Committee at Kuppanna Park near Hardinge Circle is open till Oct.21. Speaking after inaugurating the show, Kumaraswamy said that…
Mysuru: The 10-day Dasara festival showcasing the cultural diversity of Mysuru and Karnataka was formally inaugurated atop Chamundi Hill by Infosys Foundation Chairperson Sudha Murty this morning. Chanting prayers, philanthropist and writer Sudha Murty showered flower petals on the ‘Utsava Murthy’ of Goddess Chamundeshwari placed in a silver chariot in the Chamundeshwari Temple Complex at…
Mysuru: 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…
7.30 am : Kannada & Culture Minister Dr. Jayamala inaugurates Rangoli Contest organised as part of Mahila Dasara at Mysore Palace premises; Tourism Minister S.R. Mahesh inaugurates Heritage Walk in heritage attire from Town Hall. 11 am : Inauguration of Mahila Dasara at J.K. Grounds by Dr. Jayamala. 11.30 am : IT&BT Minister K.J. George…
Dasara EVENTS Today (OCT.10) 3.30 pm : CM H.D. Kumaraswamy will inaugurate Dasara Wrestling Contest at D. Devaraj Urs Multi-purpose Stadium in Dasara Exhibition Grounds. 4 pm : Kannada & Culture Minister Dr. Jayamala inaugurates Book Stalls at CADA Office premises. Dy. CM Dr. G. Parameshwara and International athlete M.R. Poovamma will open Sports Meet…
Mysuru: One of the highlights of the Mysuru Dasara procession is the march of bejewelled elephants down the Jumboo Savari Route from the Mysore Palace to Bannimantap Torchlight Parade Grounds. The march is not smooth if extra care is not taken as the road is strewn with several stones, nails, glass, metal pieces and sharp…
Mysuru: With just a month or so left for the inauguration of Dasara festivities on Oct. 10, the first batch of Dasara elephants were accorded a traditional welcome at the Mysore Palace last evening. The welcome was accorded at the auspicious ‘Godhooli’ lagna between 4.30 pm and 6 pm. The elephants had arrived in the…
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