Carries about 800-kg weight from Palace to Torchlight Parade Grounds amidst rain Mysore/Mysuru: With the famed Jumboo Savari scheduled to take place on Vijayadashami (Oct. 24), Abhimanyu, who will be carrying the 750-kg Golden Howdah with the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari in it, began his training of carrying the 280-kg Wooden Howdah, the replica of…
On a rainy evening…: Youth soak in spirit of Dasara Yuva Sambhrama
October 10, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Youths turned out in good numbers soaking in the spirit of Dasara Yuva Sambhrama, even amid rain at Open Air Theatre, Manasagangothri, in city last evening. As the students from various college troupes exhibited their talent, the audience holding umbrella and chairs above to protect themselves from the downpour enjoyed the evening of dance…
Heritage Walk, Bicycle and Tonga Rides
October 10, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage, as part of Dasara-2023, has organised the following programmes for students, general public and tourists to enable them to know more about the importance of heritage buildings, sculptures and history of Mysuru: Oct. 19 (7 am): Heritage bicycle (Trin Trin) ride from Town Hall premises. Oct. 20…
Golden Throne assembled at Palace
October 9, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: While typically not accessible to the public or tourists, one of the significant rituals observed during the Navarathri celebrations involves the assembly of the jewel-encrusted Golden Throne, known as the ‘Rathna-Khachita Suvarna Simhasana.’ This intricate process took place this morning in the Amba Vilas Durbar Hall of the Mysore Palace, accompanied by traditional rituals….
Dasara Film Festival from Oct. 16 to Oct. 22
October 9, 2023Street Festival planned on K.R. Boulevard Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Dasara-2023, the week-long Dasara Film Festival (Dasara Chalanachitrotsava) will be held at two venues in city from Oct. 16 to 22. Announcing this at a press meet at the Tourism Department Office in Hotel Mayura Hoysala premises on JLB Road here this morning, Joint Director…
Abhimanyu to carry wooden howdah from this evening
October 9, 2023Will carry a total weight of over 750 kg Mysore/Mysuru: After undergoing training on Jumboo Savari route along with other Dasara elephants, Golden Howdah carrying elephant Abhimanyu will begin his training of carrying the 280 kgs Wooden Howdah, the exact replica of the Golden Howdah from today evening. He will carry a total weight of…
DG&IGP holds meeting in city
October 9, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG&IGP) Alok Mohan arrived in city this noon for a series of meeting with senior Police officers of the Southern Range and the Mysuru City Police Commissionerate. The State Top Cop arrived from Bengaluru by road and reached Mysuru this noon. He was provided a ceremonial guard…
Folk and cultural themes take centre stage at Yuva Sambhrama
October 9, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Folk and cultural themes, dance-dramas on patriotism and environmental awareness by college students were the highlights amidst glittering lights on the third evening of the Dasara Yuva Sambhrama held at Open Air Theatre in Manasagangothri yesterday. Students of Kyatanahalli Government PU College in Pandavapura taluk presented a scintillating dance-drama with a Military theme, that…
Star Of Mysore exclusive Dasara interview with City Top Cop: Ready to handle stress of ensuring law and order
October 9, 2023Dasara, the eagerly awaited State festival is set to begin in a week. Given the scale of the festivities and the attention they garner, every aspect of planning, scheduling and management is elaborate and poses a significant challenge for the administration. Among the primary tasks, the maintenance of law and order is crucial and the…
Goddess Chamundeshwari idol handed over to Hill Temple EO
October 9, 2023As part of the Mysuru Dasara celebration, the idol (Utsava Murthi) of Goddess Chamundeshwari, also known as Mahishasura Mardhini (in the possession of Mysore Palace), was handed over by Mysore Palace Board to the Chamundi Hill Temple authorities this morning. The idol was received by Chamundi Temple Executive Officer (EO) Krishna from Palace Board Deputy…
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