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Two special security squads restore order to procession

Mysuru, Oct. 3 -- The Jumboo Savari procession from Mysore Palace to Bannimantap last evening was an orderly spectacle, unmarred by intrusions from the roadside or the usual crowding of self-proclaime... Read More


Jumbo Abhimanyu leads with Golden Howdah for 6th year

Mysuru, Oct. 3 -- The grand procession, marking the culmination of Dasara, unfolded yesterday in Mysuru with greater smoothness and organisation compared to recent years. Elephant Abhimanyu, famed fo... Read More


Golden Howdah mounted on Abhimanyu in 40 minutes

Mysuru, Oct. 3 -- Even amidst the rain, the team of mahouts skilfully mounted the 750-kg Golden Howdah onto Abhimanyu, captain of the elephant squad, completing the task efficiently in just 40 minutes... Read More


No foreign tourists

Mysuru, Oct. 3 -- The world famous Jumboo Savari saw a drastic decrease in the number of foreign tourists this year. While foreigners were seen in large numbers both inside the Palace premises and alo... Read More


Over 90 performing troupes add colour to Cultural Melange

Mysuru, Oct. 3 -- Cultural troupes added colour to Jumboo Savari taken out on Vijayadashami Day yesterday, on the 11th day of the Nada Habba Dasara this year, that was witnessed by lakhs of people. F... Read More


Roof top empty: Police succeed

Mysuru, Oct. 3 -- Thanks to strict enforcement by the District Administration and the Police during Jumboo Savari procession, no one attempted the risky act of watching the Dasara festivities from dil... Read More


KSIC staff continue silk saree gift to Goddess

Mysuru, Oct. 3 -- The idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari, placed on the Golden Howdah during the Vijayadashami procession, was adorned with a saffron colour Mysore Silk saree. Like every year, the Mysore... Read More


Denied entry to Palace, Gold Card holders demand refund

Mysuru, Oct. 3 -- The Dasara procession witnessed a few unforeseen incidents, as some genuine Gold Card holders claimed they were denied entry to the Palace despite possessing valid passes. The Distr... Read More


Youths push through crowds, but Police teams keep order

Mysuru, Oct. 3 -- Even as the grand Dasara procession proceeded smoothly without any major incident, the Police faced challenges controlling unruly crowds at certain points along the route, as wayward... Read More


Governor visits Suttur Mutt, plants sapling

Mysuru, Oct. 3 -- Ahead of the grand Dasara procession, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot visited Suttur Mutt at the foot of Chamundi Hill here yesterday and sought the blessings of Sri Shivarath... Read More