Flower Show: 3.5 lakh and Mysuru Zoo: 1.02 lakh visitors in three days; KRS Dam: 12,000 per day Mysore/Mysuru: Traditionally recognised for drawing tourists during Dasara and summer holidays, Mysuru has evolved into a popular year-end destination, a trend that has continued this year. As of Christmas, all categories of hotels and resorts in Mysuru…
Cultural programmes at Palace Flower Show
December 20, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The following cultural programmes have been organised during the Winter Flower Show at Mysore Palace premises: Dec. 22 5.15 pm: Inauguration of Rathotsava (Procession of Goddess Chamundeshwari idol along with Lancers bearing royal Emblem). 5.30 pm: Inauguration of Palace Flower Show. 6 pm: Instrumental Music by A.M. Gururaj and troupe. 6.45 pm: Nada Geete…
Mysore Palace Board mourns tragic death of jumbo
December 5, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Dasara elephant Arjuna, who carried the Golden Howdah (Ambari) for 8 successive years between 2012 and 2019, was paid tributes at a condolence meeting held at the Mysore Palace Board here this morning. Elephant Arjuna, aged about 60 years, died during a wild elephant taming operation at Sakleshpur taluk of Hassan district yesterday. In…
First prize in Dasara Pot Arrangement Contest
October 30, 2023The Mysore Palace Board bagged first prize in Dasara Pot Arrangement and Ornamental Garden Category of Dasara Flower Show – Garden Contest organised by the District Horticulture Society. Mysore Palace Board Deputy Director T.S. Subramanya (centre) and staff members are seen with trophy.
District Minister launches Dasara posters, website
October 4, 2023Aahara Mela at single venue; Total budget Rs. 15 crore; Festival open for sponsorships Mysore/Mysuru: While focusing on maintaining tradition and avoiding extravagance in this year’s Dasara celebrations, District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa expressed confidence that these festivities would capture global attention and put Mysuru in the spotlight. He made these remarks during a press…
Palace Board hosts breakfast for mahouts, kavadis, family members
September 29, 2023District Minister inaugurates temporary school, library and Ayurveda treatment centre Mysore/Mysuru: Mysore Palace Board hosted breakfast for mahouts, kavadis and their family members, who have accompanied the 14 Dasara elephants, at the Mysore Palace premises which was inaugurated by District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa this morning. The breakfast menu included Holige, Ghee, Thatte Idli, Uddina…
Ahead of Dasara, Mysore Palace gets fresh coat of paint; bulbs to be replaced soon
September 20, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: In the run up to Dasara festival that will be celebrated from Oct. 15 to 24 in city, the District Administration, in association with Mysore Palace Board and other Departments concerned, is making hectic preparations for the annual event. Sources told SOM, “Tenders to replace damaged bulbs estimated between 20,000 and 25,000 bulbs that…
Mysore Palace Board celebrates JC Wadiyar’s birth anniversary
July 25, 2023The birth anniversary of Sri Jayachamaraja Wadiyar was celebrated at the Mysore Palace Board Office in city recently by offering floral tribute to the portrait of the Wadiyar. Mysore Palace Board Deputy Director T.S. Subramanya and Palace Officers and staff were present.
Three-day Ugadi Sangeethotsava at Mysore Palace from tomorrow
March 21, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The three-day ‘Ugadi Sangeethotsava,’ organised by the Mysore Palace Board, Mysuru, will begin at the Palace premises tomorrow (Mar. 22). The Palace will be illuminated between 7 pm and 9.30 pm on all three days. Schedule Mar. 22 – 5.30 pm: Mangala Vadya and Saxophone Recital by Yadhu Kumar and troupe; 6 pm: Panchanga…
Ugadi Sangeethotsava at Mysore Palace from Mar. 22
March 18, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Ugadi Sangeethotsava, the Mysore Palace Board has organised several cultural programmes from Mar. 22 to Mar. 24 at the Palace premises. The Palace will be illuminated between 7 pm and 9.30 pm on all three days. Cultural programmes Mar. 22 – 5.30 pm to 6 pm: Mangala Vadya and Saxophone recital…
Recent Comments