Mysuru: The five-day Yuva Dasara came to a grand conclusion on Thursday (Oct. 10), with the ‘King of Melodies,’ Padma Vibhushan Dr. Ilaiyaraja, taking the audience on an unforgettable musical journey. Both those present at the venue and viewers tuning in from home were treated to a spectacular concert as singers rendered some of the…
Tableaux showcase vibrant Karnataka
October 13, 2024This year’s grand Dasara concluded with a spectacular procession featuring 52 tableaux that celebrated the rich culture and traditions of our State. For the first time, the number of tableaux exceeded 50, a significant increase compared to previous years, where it ranged from 28 to 35. This year, not only districts but also various Boards…
Dasara jumbos in a relaxed mood
October 13, 2024Dasara jumbos led by Abhimanyu were in a relaxed mood at their camp inside the Mysore Palace premises this morning after taking part in the grand Dasara procession yesterday. Mahouts and Kavadis were seen giving bath to the elephants at the pond in Palace premises.
Jumboo Savari on Oct. 12
October 10, 2024Ayudha Puja tomorrow, brisk shopping across city Mysuru: With two days to go for Jumboo Savari on Vijayadashami, the 10th day after Navarathri on Oct. 12, festive mood has already set in, as the last-minute arrangements are being made at Palace premises. The second round of rehearsal for Jumboo Savari was successfully conducted at Palace…
A.R. Rahman plays a maverick
October 10, 2024Musical Nite of widely acclaimed musician draws huge crowd on the fourth day of Yuva Dasara Mysuru: Internationally acclaimed music composer A.R. Rahman enthralled the music lovers to the hilt, casting a magical spell on the fourth day of Yuva Dasara at the open grounds near Uttanahalli Outer Ring Road (ORR) junction in the city…
Dasara procession to feature 50 tableaux
October 10, 2024Mysuru: This year’s Jumboo Savari will showcase a total of 50 tableaux aimed at raising awareness about Kannada land and language, folklore, equality and the Indian Constitution, announced Dasara Tableau Sub-Committee Chairman Prashanth yesterday. Speaking to reporters at Pathrakarthara Bhavan, he said that, the authorities have finalised 50 tableaux, as they do each year, sourced…
Yaduveer Wadiyar performs Saraswati Puja
October 10, 2024Mysuru: As part of Navarathri festivities, Mysore Royal Family Member Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar performed Saraswati puja at Kannadi Thotti in Mysore Palace on Wednesday. During the auspicious lagna between 10.05 am and 10.35 am, Wadiyar, also the Mysuru-Kodagu MP performed various rituals as part of Saraswati puja, including palm manuscripts, books, veena and tabla…
Special trains to clear Dasara rush
October 10, 2024Mysuru: To manage the extra rush of passengers during the Dasara festival, South Western Railway has introduced special trains connecting Mysuru to various destinations across Karnataka. Train No. 06207 Arsikere to Mysuru will run three trips, starting from Oct. 10 to Oct. 12. The train will depart Arsikere at 14.30 hrs and arrive in Mysuru…
Dasara Urdu Mushaira held
October 10, 2024Mysuru: As part of Dasara – 2024, Urdu Mushaira was held at the Dasara Exhibition Grounds in city on Tuesday night. The Mushaira, which began at 9 am, concluded at 3 am on Wednesday. The Mushaira was jointly inaugurated by District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa and MLA Tanveer Sait by watering a sapling. Addressing the…
Dasara: Tourist vehicles from other States exempted from entry tax
October 10, 2024Mysuru: The Karnataka State Transport Department has announced that tourist vehicles from other States heading to Mysuru for Dasara festival will be exempt from paying permit tax or entry tax. This exemption, which began on Oct. 4, will remain in effect until the end of festivities on Oct. 12. According to the official notification, the…
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