By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD Our annual Dasara has since time immemorial, been an occasion for much celebration and joy across the length and breadth of our State, although its main nucleus has always been Namma Mysuru, the undisputed ‘Jewel in The Crown’ city of Karnataka. This State festival has been coming and going…
Mysore/Mysuru: Member of the erstwhile Mysore Royal Family, Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, has selected 56-year-old elephant Srikanta as the Pattada Aane (Royal Elephant) for this year’s Dasara festivities to be held inside the Mysore Palace. This marks Srikanta’s debut appearance at the iconic festival. In addition, 11-year-old female elephant Hemavathi, youngest among the Dasara jumbos, has…
Mysore/Mysuru: The Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) has urged public to enjoy dazzling festive lighting displays during Dasara while prioritising safety. As in previous years, major roads, circles and public spaces across the city have been decked with stunning electric illuminations, adding vibrancy and charm to Mysuru and amplifying the spirit of Dasara. These breathtaking…
Ignored for years, Dr. C.P. Krishnakumar speaks out on Dasara guest selection Mysore/Mysuru: A video of renowned Kannada writer Dr. C.P. Krishnakumar (CPK) expressing his disappointment over the Karnataka Government’s choice of chief guest for this year’s Dasara inauguration has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread debate. In the video, the veteran littérateur questions…
Mysore/Mysuru: To ensure a safe and incident-free Mysuru Dasara, Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) R. Hitendra has instructed officials to maintain heightened vigilance and seamless coordination throughout the festivities. Hitendra issued the directives during a high-level meeting with senior Police officers held yesterday at the City Police Commissioner’s office. Citing recent disturbances…
Dasara Yuva Sambhrama makes a youthful start; budding cine stars Yuva Rajkumar & Amrutha Iyengar set the evening mood Mysore/Mysuru: Yuva Sambhrama got off to a colourful start at Open Air Theatre, Manasagangothri here yesterday, with the two budding stars of Kannada filmdom, adding glitter to the most popular event of Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara….
Mysore Palace Board Deputy Director T.S. Subramanya handing over the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari to Sri Chamundeshwari Temple Development Authority Secretary M.J. Roopa at the Palace yesterday. After Dasara inauguration atop Chamundi Hill on Sept. 22, the idol will be brought to the Palace prior to the start of Jumboo Savari on Oct. 2.
Mysore/Mysuru: Countdown has begun for Yuva Sambhrama, a prelude to melange of Dasara attractions, that is all set to unfold at Open Air Auditorium, Manasagangothri in city tomorrow (Sept. 10). Cultural programmes including solo and group dances by college students from across the State, will be presented daily from 4 pm to 10.30 pm till…
Ahead of the inauguration of Dasara Yuva Sambhrama, the road in front of Open Air Theatre, Manasagangothri in the city, is all decked up with illumination.
Mysore/Mysuru: Amid the raging controversy over the selection of International Booker Prize winner, Kannada writer Banu Mushtaq, to inaugurate Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara 2025, former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha has moved High Court (HC) against the State Government’s decision to select Banu Mushtaq. In a writ petition filed today, Simha has made Karnataka Government, Department…
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