Devotees gather at Srikanteshwaraswamy Temple as early as 2 am; mega event concludes at 10.50 am Nanjangud: A sea of humanity converged on the Temple Town of Nanjangud on the banks of River Kapila this morning for the famed Srikanteshwaraswamy Pancha Maharathotsava (Dodda Jatre) that passed off peacefully. Lakhs of devotees cheered as the Rathotsava…
One cannot miss the fragments of beauty strewn around Krishnaraja Boulevard in Mysuru city even during the rush to carry on the business of life. Come April, the city’s streets, roadsides and grounds of parks are strewn with yellow flowers. These flowers not only cover the tree with a colourful halo but are strewn on…
Pics & inputs by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav Starting afresh: Women in Mysuru Central Prison upskill themselves to lead a dignified life The Mysuru Central Prison is home to over 38 women prisoners, both convicts and undertrials, who engage themselves in beauty parlour training and also attend coir mat-making, tailoring and embroidery classes. This jail is…
After the passing away of the scion of Mysore Royal Family Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar, his wife Pramoda Devi Wadiyar had embarked on a mission not only to restore her late husband’s dream projects but also to protect his properties. This journey has led her to secure the helipad and also the Devikere. She has also…
The Heritage City drenched in incessant rains on Friday and Saturday and was covered in a thick blanket of fog. From school-going children to office-going men and women, all managed to reach their destinations, dripping wet. Amidst unhindered, heavy and light showers, Star of Mysore photographer M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav got a glimpse of the Dufferin…
Clock wise from top: Benaka troupe, Bengaluru, led by T.S. Nagabharana, presenting Theatre Songs at Mysore Palace premises last evening as part of Dasara Cultural Programmes. Police Band performing in front of illuminated Palace last night. Mano Music Lines, Bengaluru, presenting Grand Sitar Symphony at the Palace premises yesterday. [Pics. by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav]
Carries a total weight of 830 kgs with ease on Jumboo Savari route Mysore/Mysuru: Golden Howdah carrying Dasara elephant Abhimanyu, yesterday began his training by carrying the 280 kgs Wooden Howdah, the exact replica of the Golden Howdah. He carried a total weight of 830 kgs, which included 200 kgs Gaadhi-Namdha, 50 kgs ropes, 280…
Mysore/Mysuru: As part of World Photography Day celebrations, Mysuru District Journalists Association (MDJA) photographers had organised a programme at Suchitra Art Gallery in Kalamandira premises here this morning. A Photo Exhibition was also organised to mark the occasion. Students from the Department of Mass Communication & Journalism of University of Mysore (UoM), led by Associate…
Mysore/Mysuru: The nine Dasara elephants led by 57-year-old mighty Abhimanyu, who will carry the 750-kg Golden Howdah, were accorded a traditional welcome into the Mysore Palace this morning. The caparisoned elephants that arrived from their respective forest camps last Sunday and housed at Aranya Bhavan, majestically marched into the Palace to begin their Dasara journey….
Mysore/Mysuru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed Yoga along with thousands of participants at the mass demonstration in the backdrop of the iconic Mysore Palace this morning. “This whole universe starts from our own body and soul. The universe starts from us. Yoga brings peace to us. The peace from Yoga is not merely for individuals….
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