Yuva Dasara; Jumboo Savari; Palace cultural programmes; Torchlight Parade top scorers Mysuru: The historic Mysuru Dasara festival of 2024 achieved a major breakthrough in its digital presence, thanks to the collaborative efforts of Government agencies and technology partners. A dedicated team of over 40 professionals managed the festival’s digital platform, which saw remarkable engagement. By…
Mysuru: With Dasara illumination to continue for the benefit of tourists and locals, the KSRTC city buses will continue to operate from the temporary bus stands, from 4 pm to 11 pm, till Oct. 23, according to KSRTC Divisional Controller (Urban). The temporary bus stands are functioning near D. Banumaiah’s College off New Sayyaji Rao…
Mysuru: Shamala Prasanna of Lakshmipuram has won ‘Outstanding Garden’ prize for the 27th consecutive year in the Dasara Home Garden Competition conducted by the Horticulture Department, Mysuru. Her garden features many Bonsais, Cacti and Succulents, Mexican Lawn, ornamental and flowering plants, a waterfall and vertical garden. Special prize for dolls display Apart from the home…
Parking ban, one-way rules around Mysore Palace to continue till Oct. 23 from 4 pm Mysuru: Every evening after 6.30 pm, thousands of people gather to witness the breathtaking Dasara illuminations, with families from outside Mysuru arriving in droves for a short picnic to enjoy the stunning displays. In the light of this overwhelming turnout,…
Mysuru: Mysore Palace Board has secured first prize in Ornamental Garden Contest organised as part of Dasara Flower Show from Oct. 3 to 12 at Kuppanna Park in the city. Speaking to Star of Mysore, Mysore Palace Board Deputy Director T.S. Subramanya said, “The Horse-Driven Tonga that holds heritage significance, had been designed using one…
Mysuru: The prize distribution ceremony for the winners of gardening competitions organised as part of Dasara Flower Show, was held in the city on Monday. District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa distributed the prizes to the winners of various Dasara Gardening Competitions, during the valedictory ceremony organised by the Department of Horticulture, at Kuppanna Park in…
Mysuru: Rains that began immediately after the Dasara Jumboo Savari exposed the dire condition of the city’s drainage system, as water overflowed from the Underground Drainage (UGD) system, causing distress among tourists and Police officers on duty. The stagnant, overflowing UGD water and the resulting foul smell created severe embarrassment for the large crowds gathered…
Zoo Visitors during Navarathri Year 10-day Ayudha Puja Vijayadashami 2024 1,79,714 23,382 36,467 2023 1,83,002 31,515 26,370 2022 1,69,993 25,236 38,751 Mysuru: This year, approximately 1.80 lakh people visited the Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, famous as Mysuru Zoo and Karanji Lake Nature Park during Dasara. According to a press release from…
Last year’s footfall recorded at 1,32,234 in 10 days from October 14 to 23 During this year’s Dasara festival, a staggering 1,35,456 people thronged the iconic Mysore Palace between Oct. 1 and 10. Every evening, the Palace bathed in a radiant golden glow, courtesy of incandescent bulbs, left crowds spellbound by its mesmerising lighting display….
Mysuru: Emotional scenes were witnessed at Mysore Palace premises this noon as all 14 Dasara jumbos, headed by Captain Abhimanyu, left back to their respective forest camps along with their Mahouts and Kavadis. As soon as the trucks arrived to ferry them back to their respective camps, the jumbos became restless and were being calmed…
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