Instead of machines, MUDA could have used plant cutters, say environment activists Mysore/Mysuru: Residents of Bannimantap and environmentalists are up in arms against the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) for removing precious top soil from the Torchlight Parade Grounds in the name of making space for vehicle parking during Dasara. The MUDA has taken up…
Rehearsal for the Vijayadashami Day procession The Dasara elephants majestically walking around K.R. Circle during their morning rehearsal session on Jumboo Savari route from Mysore Palace to Bannimantap Torchlight Parade Grounds. [Pic. by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav]
Bengaluru: President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate Mysuru Dasara-2022, atop Chamundi Hill on Monday, Sept. 26. This was announced by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai in Bengaluru today. The President will set off the 10-day Navaratri Festival by offering puja to Goddess Chamundeshwari in the presence of a host of dignitaries including the CM. “Recently, we held…
Mysore/Mysuru: Following a series of traffic jams and roads clogged with vehicles in the Central Business District (CBD) during Dasara illumination, the City Police are thinking of a plan to restrict the movement of vehicles in the city’s heart where illumination is bigger, brighter and splendid. “To move around the Palace during illumination, a vehicle…
Veteran Arjuna still mightiest at 5,950 kg Howdah elephant Abhimanyu needs 950 kgs more to match Arjuna Mysore/Mysuru: The weight checking for all 14 Dasara elephants was held at Sairam and Co., 40 tonnes Electronic Weighing Services on Dhanvantri Road here this morning. While it is the second weight check for the nine Dasara elephants,…
Mysore/Mysuru: The 18th edition of the annual expo-cum-sale of exquisite and traditional dolls from across India began at Ramsons Bombe Mane located on Nazarbad Main Road here last evening. Scion of erstwhile Royal House of Anegundi (of Vijayanagar empire), Krishnadevaraya, inaugurated the dolls exhibition organised by Ramsons Kala Pratishtana as part of Dasara festivities. Speaking…
7 pm: R.S. Naidunagar | 8.30 pm: Vijayanagar Second Stage | 9 pm: V.V. Mohalla 8th Cross | 9.30 pm: Saraswathipuram Three gold chains snatched; one futile attempt Mysore/Mysuru: Dasara is when lakhs of tourists descend on Mysuru and every nook and corner bustle with tourists. With barely 18 days for the grand festivities to…
Sugreeva replaces pregnant Kunthi Mysore/Mysuru: The second batch of five Dasara elephants, which includes three debutants, arrived at Mysore Palace from their respective elephant camps yesterday afternoon. In all, 14 elephants will be taking part in this year’s Dasara. The five elephants which arrived are: 41-year-old Gopi, 40-year-old Srirama and 63-year-old Vijaya from Dubare Elephant…
Mysore/Mysuru: With Dasara fast approaching, the Police Department is preparing to provide elaborate security to ensure that the festival passes off smoothly and without any untoward incidents taking place. Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) – Law and Order – Alok Kumar, on instructions from Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG&IGP) Praveen Sood,…
Carries a total weight of 830 kgs with ease on Jumboo Savari route Mysore/Mysuru: Golden Howdah carrying Dasara elephant Abhimanyu, yesterday began his training by carrying the 280 kgs Wooden Howdah, the exact replica of the Golden Howdah. He carried a total weight of 830 kgs, which included 200 kgs Gaadhi-Namdha, 50 kgs ropes, 280…
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