Mysore/Mysuru: Film music composer and lyricist ‘Nadabramha’ Dr. Hamsalekha had the honour of inaugurating the 414th Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara on the abode of Sri Chamundeshwari atop Chamundi Hill this morning. He commenced the festivities by showering flower petals on the beautifully adorned idol (Utsava Murthi) of Goddess Chamundeshwari, which was elegantly placed on a…
Dasara tomorrow
October 14, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru, popularly known as ‘Cultural Capital of the State,’ is all decked up for the inauguration of 414th Nada Habba Mysore Dasara (ever since Raja Wadiyar started Dasara in Srirangapatna in 1610 AD) at Chamundi Hill tomorrow (Oct. 15), with finishing touches being given for the preparations this morning. Film Music Director ‘Nadabrahma’ Hamsalekha…
Mahisha Dasara and Chamundi Betta Chalo: No entry to Chamundi Hill today
October 13, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Chamundi Hill, a prominent spot for religious tourism in the city, wore a deserted look this morning, following the prohibitory orders issued by the City Police under Section 144 CrPC effective from yesterday midnight till 6 am tomorrow (Oct. 14). Following the defiance of Mahisha Dasara Celebration Committee to celebrate Mahisha Dasara atop the…
Mahisha Dasara, Chamundi Betta Chalo: City Police Chief denies permission
October 11, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Citing the possibilities of threat to peace and law and order situation, City Police Commissioner Ramesh Banoth has denied permission to the organisers to conduct both Mahisha Dasara and Chamundi Betta Chalo programmes in the city on Oct. 13. According to a press release from the City Police Commissioner’s Office, it is stated that…
Constitution does not allow insult of other religions: MP Simha
October 10, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha has affirmed his readiness, along with BJP party, to confront challenges in order to safeguard the history, civilisation, culture and religious beliefs of Mysuru. This stance comes in response to a segment of society tarnishing deities under the pretext of democracy and Constitutional principles. The MP made these remarks during…
Bike rally from Ashokapuram to Mahishasura statue on Oct. 13
October 10, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Former Mayor Purushotham announced at a press conference on Saturday that to mark ‘Mahisha Dasara’ on Oct. 13, a bike rally will commence from Ashokapuram and proceed to the Mahishasura statue atop Chamundi Hill. Purushotham also serves as the President of Mahisha Dasara Acharana Samiti. A stage programme will be held at Town Hall,…
Mahishasura’s statue covered for painting works
October 10, 2023As painting works of Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill and surrounding structures are taken up ahead of Dasara, the statue of Mahishasura atop the Hill has been covered, said sources in the District Administration. Police have also clarified that the statue is covered as it will also be given a new coat of paint like…
Car topples after hitting bike atop Chamundi Hill
October 8, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A car toppled after ramming into a bike atop Chamundi Hill on Thursday night. The car was coming down the hill and when it was proceeding near Devikere, the car hit a bike resulting in the car driver losing control of the car which toppled and hit a roadside electric pole. Four persons have…
‘Mahisha Dasara for Mysuru’s identity, not against Goddess Chamundi or Dasara’
October 5, 2023Mahisha Dasara Celebration Committee releases pamphlets about event at Chamundi Hill on Oct. 13 Mysore/Mysuru: Members of Mahisha Dasara Celebration Committee have reaffirmed that ‘Mahisha Dasara planned on Oct.13 at Chamundi Hill here is for preserving the identity of the city, not against Goddess Chamundeshwari or Mysuru Dasara.’ They reiterated their stand in the wake…
‘Chamundi Betta Chalo’ on Oct. 13 to counter ‘Mahisha Dasara’
October 4, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha, has announced a protest event ‘Chamundi Betta Chalo’ on Oct. 13 in the city. This protest is in response to the ‘Mahisha Dasara’ being organised by the ‘Mahisha Dasara’ Celebration Committee at Chamundi Hill on the same day. ‘Mahisha Dasara’ is celebrated parallel to Nada Habba Dasara by a section…
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