Mysore/Mysuru: In a swift development after internationally renowned Sarod maestro Pandit Rajeev Taranath levelled the allegations of commission sought to perform in Dasara cultural programmes, caught the officials busy preparing for Dasara off-guard, the concert of the exponent is scheduled to be held on Oct. 21 at the main stage erected in front of Mysore…
CM opens Dasara Flower Show
October 15, 2023Chief Minister Siddharamaiah inaugurating Dasara Flower Show at Kuppanna Park in Nazarbad here this afternoon. The CM accompanied by District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa, MLAs K. Harishgowda, D. Ravishankar (K.R. Nagar) and A.R. Krishnamurthy (Kollegal), MLCs C.N. Manjegowda and Dr. D. Thimmaiah, went around the flower show including the Glass House, which is the major…
CM, Hamsalekha light 10-ft Akhand Jyoti
October 15, 2023Chief Minister Siddharamaiah, Dasara Chief Guest Hamsalekha and other dignitaries lit Cycle Pure’s 10-ft Akhand Jyoti atop Chamundi Hill this morning. This time-honoured ritual symbolises the start of the vibrant cultural and religious celebrations that will span over the coming days. The luminous lamp not only brightened the physical surroundings but also ignited the spirits…
Dasara tomorrow
October 14, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru, popularly known as ‘Cultural Capital of the State,’ is all decked up for the inauguration of 414th Nada Habba Mysore Dasara (ever since Raja Wadiyar started Dasara in Srirangapatna in 1610 AD) at Chamundi Hill tomorrow (Oct. 15), with finishing touches being given for the preparations this morning. Film Music Director ‘Nadabrahma’ Hamsalekha…
Sharannavarathri: Private Durbar at Mysore Palace from tomorrow
October 14, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Dasara festival, member of the erstwhile Royal family Pramoda Devi Wadiyar has released the schedule of Sharannavarathri to take place in the Mysore Palace premises, which is as follows: Oct.15: Private Durbar, Ascending the throne and religious events will take place from 6.05 am, followed by Kumkuma Dharane at Chamundi Thotti…
‘Commission’ controversy rocks Dasara festivities
October 14, 2023Sarod maestro Pandit Rajeev Taranath fumes over outrageous demand; cancels concert Mysore/Mysuru: Renowned Sarod maestro and Padmashri awardee, Pandit Rajeev Taranath, often referred to as the ‘Sarod wizard,’ unexpectedly found himself in a peculiar situation after he received an invitation from Dasara officials to perform at this year’s Dasara cultural programme. However, the invitation took…
FIR will be filed, says ZP CEO after calling on Pt. Taranath
October 14, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: After reports emerged regarding certain officials demanding money from the renowned Sarod maestro Pandit Rajeev Taranath, Zilla Panchayat CEO K.M. Gayathri, who is also the Deputy Special Officer of the Dasara Cultural Sub-Committee, visited Pandit Taranath’s residence in Kuvempunagar this morning and engaged in a discussion with the celebrated artiste. Following the meeting, Gayathri…
Jumbo Circus begins in city
October 14, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Dasara festival that brings myriad forms of entertainment, got yet another addition in Jumbo Circus that began at the grounds behind Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo) here last evening. Social Welfare and District in-Charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa inaugurated the Circus, along with Mayor Shivakumar, Deputy Mayor Dr. G. Roopa, MLA T.S. Srivatsa,…
This Food Mela will be a fusion of flavours
October 14, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: In a move to create a unified culinary spectacle, this year’s Dasara festival organisers have merged the much-anticipated food festival into a single location, replacing the previous practice of hosting it at two different venues. Previously, the Dasara Aahara Mela was conducted at Scouts and Guides Ground behind the Old DC Office and at…
District administration invites Pramoda Devi for Dasara
October 14, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: With the 10-day Dasara festival scheduled from Oct.15 to 24, District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa formally extended the invitation to erstwhile royal family member Pramoda Devi Wadiyar on behalf of the State Government, at her residence in the Mysore Palace premises yesterday. The Minister also presented her the royalty cheque given by the State…
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