The twelve Dasara elephants out of fourteen (two jumbos rested) majestically taking part in the route familiarisation exercise from the Mysore Palace upto Old RMC and back this morning via K.R. Circle. The elephants, led by howdah-carrier Abhimanyu, marched on the route with their mahouts and kavadis amidst the watchful eyes of the forest officials….
Tableaux must convey effective messages: District Minister
September 5, 2024Mysuru: The 3D effect for tableaux, Dasara special song, attractive memento for the dignitary who inaugurates Dasara festival, awareness against superstition, awareness about modern farming method, tasty delicacies in Food Festival, quality events in Torchlight Parade, priority to save time and colourful illumination of the city… These are the plans proposed by various Dasara Sub-Committees…
Jumboo Savari: Authorities plan changes in route within Palace premises
September 5, 2024Minor modifications to be made to provide a better view of howdah elephant for those seated in different galleries Mysuru: If all goes according to the plan, those eager to watch Jumboo Savari at the premises of Mysore Palace may look for a special facility, to savour the moments of the annual cultural pageantry with…
‘Who will inaugurate Dasara-2024? CM to take a call’
September 5, 2024Mysuru: District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa said that the Chief Minister will decide on the dignitary who will be inaugurating Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara-2024. Speaking to media persons, following a meeting of various Dasara Sub-Committees at Mysore Palace Board yesterday, he said, a total of 19 Sub-Committees have been formed and discussions have been held…
‘Freshness in Food Fest planned’
September 5, 2024Mysuru: District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa said, unlike previous years, it is being mulled over to bring in freshness in organising the forthcoming Dasara Food Fest. The fest will be organised in two venues — Scouts and Guides Grounds behind old Deputy Commissioner’s Office and the Grounds near Lalitha Mahal Palace in Siddarthanagar. The Minister…
Dasara-2024: Second batch of five elephants to arrive tomorrow
September 4, 2024Mysuru: The second batch of five Dasara elephants will be arriving in city tomorrow. The five elephants to be brought in the second batch are- Prashanth, Mahendra, Sugreeva, Lakshmi and Hiranya (three male and two female elephants) and are expected to reach Mysore Palace between 3.30 pm and 4 pm tomorrow from their respective elephant…
Increasing visibility, curbing crime ahead of Dasara: Police intensify Foot Patrolling
September 2, 2024Mysuru: With just a month left for the Dasara 2024 festivities in Mysuru, City Police have intensified foot patrols across all Police Station jurisdictions. The aim is to boost Police visibility as a crime deterrent. For the past 25 days, Policemen in all Mysuru city sub-divisions — Devaraja, Krishnaraja, Narasimharaja and Vijayanagar — have been…
Dasara-2024: Weight training to Captain Abhimanyu begins
September 1, 2024Carries 600 kg weight on the first day today Mysuru: Weight training for Golden Howdah carrier Dasara elephant Captain Abhimanyu began with carrying of 600 kg weight on the Jumboo Savari route from today. He covered the distance from Mysore Palace to the Torchlight Parade Grounds in Bannimantap in just one hour and twenty minutes….
Dasara 2024: MCC launches patch work to fix potholes
August 30, 2024190-metre stretch of road in front of KSRTC Sub-Urban Bus Stand being converted into concrete road by PWD Mysore/Mysuru: Ahead of Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara-2024, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has taken up works to fix potholes in the Central Business District (CBD) area. By the time Navarathri festivities begin on Oct. 3, the authorities…
Jumbo Diet
August 29, 2024500 kg food including 12 kg special nutritious food for each elephant: DCF Dr. I.B. Prabhugowda Mysuru: All the nine Dasara elephants, including the Golden Howdah-carrying Abhimanyu are being given special nutrient-rich food inside the Mysore Palace and also special care to put on weight and build strength as they will be taking part in…
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