Mysore/Mysuru: The first batch of Dasara elephants led by Howdah Elephant Abhimanyu, which arrived in city on Sept. 1 and entered Mysore Palace yesterday, underwent weight checking this morning. Only eight of the nine elephants underwent weight check today. Arjuna, who had carried the Golden Howdah before Abhimanyu took over, did not undergo weight check…
District Minister says Rs. 30 crore will be released for festivities; a facelift for city Mysore/Mysuru: Encouraging collaboration among officers and staff from various departments to ensure that this year’s Dasara becomes an exceptional and memorable event, District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa said that his vision for the festival is that it must reflect the…
Mysore/Mysuru: The eight Dasara elephants, led by Abhimanyu, who will carry the 750-kg Golden Howdah, received a traditional welcome at the Mysore Palace this noon. They made an entry into the Palace at Abhijin Lagna between 12.01 pm and 12.51 pm. Accompanying Abhimanyu were seven other elephants: Dhananjaya, Gopi, Kanjan, Vijaya, Bheema, Varalakshmi and Mahendra….
Theme choice between Vivekananda Statue, Vidhana Soudha, Mysore Palace, India’s Chandrayaan-3 Mission By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: The highlight of this year’s annual Dasara Flower Show promises to be a spectacular exhibition featuring a diverse range of flowers and ornamental plants. This event will present an exquisite collection of floral designs, intricate arrangements and thematic…
Mysore/Mysuru: Having arrived in the city from Veeranahosahalli in Hunsur taluk on Sept. 1, the first batch of nine Dasara elephants will arrive in the Mysore Palace tomorrow (Sept. 5) to a traditional welcome. After their arrival in the city, the Dasara elephants are housed in Aranya Bhavan at Ashokapuram. The elephants will begin their…
All nine Dasara elephants, transported in trucks from Veeranahosahalli in Hunsur last evening, have arrived at Aranya Bhavan in Mysuru, accompanied by their mahouts and kavadis as part of the Gajapayana tradition. They were bathed this morning and provided with nourishing meals prepared on-site, alongside fresh green grass and leaves. The majestic elephants, including Abhimanyu,…
Mysore/Mysuru: Marking the official commencement of grand Dasara-2023, ‘Gajapayana’, a procession of nine caparisoned elephants, led by Abhimanyu that will carry the Golden Howdah (Ambari), began from the elephant camp today. Gajapayana was set in motion at Veeranahosahalli Gate on the outskirts of Nagarahole National Park in Hunsur Taluk by District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa,…
Noted lyricist to pen a special song for Dasara Mysore/Mysuru: Renowned Sandalwood Music Director and lyricist Hamsalekha, who has been chosen to inaugurate Dasara-2023 has said that “Being a representative of art, I will be inaugurating Navaratri festivities at Chamundi Hill on behalf of all the people of the State.” Speaking to media persons on…
Mysuru/Hunsur: With the upcoming Dasara festival just around the corner, the momentous ‘Gajapayana’ event, featuring the majestic march of elephants from the jungle camps to Mysuru, is poised to commence its journey from Veeranahosahalli in Nagarahole National Park, Hunsur taluk, on Sept. 1 (tomorrow). This inaugural event will see the participation of the first batch…
Mysore/Mysuru: Setting at rest the long speculation on who will inaugurate this year’s Dasara festival, Chief Minister Siddharamaiah announced the name of the noted Lyricist and Film Music Director Hamsalekha at Chamundi Hill temple after offering prayers to Goddess Chamundeshwari here this morning. Speaking to presspersons atop Chamundi Hill, Siddharamaiah said that Hamsalekha, who is…
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