2022 celebrations cost Rs. 28.74 crore; no wasteful expenditure, says DC Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru District Administration has spent Rs. 29.25 crore for the Dasara Festival 2023, surpassing the expenditure of the 2022 celebrations. Despite the State Government’s announcement that this year’s Dasara would not be extravagant, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra, who is also…
Mysore/Mysuru: The Dasara illumination, which commenced with the festival’s inauguration on Oct. 15, came to a heart-warming conclusion last night, leaving both residents and visitors with cherished memories. It marked the culmination of a festive period. For over 22 days, the city of Mysuru was adorned with vibrant and dazzling light displays on buildings, streets…
Efforts to secure sponsorships for lighting up Mysuru fell short of expectations Mysore/Mysuru: The Dasara illumination for this year incurred an estimated cost of Rs. 6.05 crore for the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC), with a total electricity consumption of 1.43 lakh units for the 22-day spectacle. The 6.05 crore expenditure includes electricity charges, bulbs,…
Mysore/Mysuru: The Dasara Exhibition, a highly anticipated and celebrated event, continues to draw a large number of visitors even after the Dasara festivities. Yesterday, being a Sunday, more than 40,000 people flocked to the exhibition, highlighting its enduring popularity. According to Rajesh G. Gowda, the CEO of the Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA), the exhibition will…
Mysore/Mysuru: Four cultural troupes have won prizes for excellent performance during the Jumboo Savari procession held here on the concluding day of Dasara festival on Oct. 24. C. Chandra Naika of Sri Mallikarjuna Kudubiholi Janapada Kala Sangha, Heggunje in Udupi district, has bagged the first prize for excellent Gumate Dance. C. Manjunath of Adidravida Tamate…
Mysore/Mysuru: District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa expressed his gratitude to the people, officials and all stakeholders for the resounding success of this year’s Dasara festival. Speaking at a press conference held at the Government Guest House this morning, he praised the unexpected success of Dasara and extended his thanks to all those who contributed to…
The tableaux of Hassan, Mandya and Shivamogga districts bag consolation prizes Mysore/Mysuru: The tableaux of Dharwad, Chikkamagalur and Chamarajanagar districts bagged the first three prizes in the Jumboo Savari procession that took place here on Tuesday. The tableaux of Hassan, Mandya and Shivamogga districts bagged consolation prizes. A total of 49 tableaux, including 31 from…
University of Mysore (UoM) and JK Tyre & Industries Ltd., have won first prizes in the category of Ornamental Garden Contest organised as part of recent Dasara Flower Show in city. The prizes were distributed to the winners in various Ornamental Gardens Contest (industries and organisations category-1) during the valedictory of Dasara Flower Show, organised…
Mysore/Mysuru: A whopping 1.17 lakh tourists visited Mysore Palace in nine days during the recently concluded Dasara festival. On account of Sharannavarathri’s first day (Oct. 15) and on Ayudha Puja day (Oct. 23), entry to Palace was provided only from 2 pm onwards while the entry was totally restricted on Oct. 24 (Vijayadashami day). According…
Mysore/Mysuru: The elephants, an integral part of the Dasara celebrations, were given an emotional farewell from Mysore Palace today. Departing from Jayamarthanda Gate in trucks, the 14 jumbos started their journey back to their respective camps where they will resume their designated duties as directed by Forest Department, though their special festive diet will no…
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