Mysuru: The religious ceremonies connected with the private Dasara festival conducted by the Mysuru royal family commenced at the Mysuru Palace on Monday.According to palace sources, the rituals started early in the morning. The ritual of fixing the Simha to the golden throne, marking the beginning of the celebrations, was held between 5.30am and 5.45am….
Madikeri: The city of Madikeri once again came alive with the splendour of Dasara, a festival steeped in history and tradition. The festivities commenced with the Karagotsava, featuring traditional dance and a procession that began at Pampinakere, marking the official start of the Madikeri Dasara festival on Monday.This event, which dates back hundreds of years,…
Banu Mushtaq takes part in pooja rituals at Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hills with Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah MYSURU: Banu Mushtaq, the International Booker Prize-winning author, participated in pooja rituals at the Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hills on Sunday, ahead of her scheduled role in inaugurating the 11-day Mysuru Dasara festival.The decision to invite…
Mysuru: This Dasara season, the city’s hospitality sector is already witnessing a spike in bookings. Hotels are reporting near-full occupancy during weekends, though weekday stays continue at routine levels for now.However, the trend is expected to change dramatically as the festival nears its climax with the grand Dasara procession on Vijayadashami, when Mysuru experiences an…
Mysuru: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who won gold at both the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games, will attend the State-Level Dasara CM Cup Sports Meet 2025 on Monday. Chief minister Siddaramaiah will inaugurate the event at 4.30pm at the Chamundi Vihar Stadium.The sports meet will be held till Sept 25. R Chetan, commissioner of the…
Madikeri: Kodava is a language and a caste, while their religion is firmly rooted in Hinduism, said Kodava community leaders.Speaking to reporters, they affirmed that the Kodava community belongs to the Hindu religion. This assertion comes amidst confusion and debate over whether Kodavas should be identified as a separate religion in the caste survey conducted…
Mysuru: A new study conducted by scientists at JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER), explored the therapeutic potential of sodium butyrate on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a major form of liver cancer.The research highlights how sodium butyrate targets the RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC) machinery and telomerase, offering a novel treatment strategy….
Hassan: Tension gripped Belur in Hassan after a Ganesha idol was desecrated at a Ganesha temple located on municipal office premises near the bus stand on Sunday. As per initial reports, a mentally-disturbed woman committed the act.The incident came to light when a few devotees visited the temple to offer prayers. The local vendors start…
Mysuru: The Mysuru district administration has introduced tickets for drone shows that will be held as part of Dasara festivities in the city. While last year, tickets were introduced for Yuva Dasara events, this year it has been extended to drone shows at the Banni Mantap grounds.The tickets are priced at Rs 1,000. Performances by…
Mysuru: After the Supreme Court dismissed a PIL questioning the state govt’s decision to invite International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the Dasara festival atop the Chamundi Hills, the BJP has fallen in line.The BJP functionaries in Mysuru on Sunday said they would attend the inauguration of the Dasara festival on Monday.Krishnaraja BJP…
