Scaled-down Dasara in Mysuru this time too
3 years, 3 months ago

Scaled-down Dasara in Mysuru this time too

The Hindu  

In the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, the world-famous 10-day Dasara celebrations will be held in Mysuru in a simple and traditional way from October 7. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, who presided over a meeting of the Dasara High-Powered Committee on Friday, said the committee had unanimously resolved to celebrate the festival in a simple manner. All traditional events, including inauguration at Chamundi Hills, will be held by ensuring social distancing, while the world famous Jamboo Savari would be restricted to the palace premises. Based on the COVID-19 situation, the number of people to be present at the inauguration, cultural events, and Jamboo Savari would be decided after September 20, Mysuru district in-charge Minister S.T. Tourism Mr. Bommai on Friday said the State government had planned a tourism circuit covering Mysuru, Hassan, and Chamarajanagar districts for promoting tourism.

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‘Discover Mysuru’ brings bloggers to Mysuru ahead of Dasara to promote tourism
3 months, 1 week ago

‘Discover Mysuru’ brings bloggers to Mysuru ahead of Dasara to promote tourism

The Hindu  

Even as the famed Dasara festivities in Mysuru are only a few weeks away and the stakeholders of tourism sector here are hoping for a large turnout of tourists with the State government announcing a grand Dasara this year, the Tourism Department was making new efforts to promote tourism, harnessing the strengths of Mysuru and Dasara. Discover Mysuru, a new …

Dasara illumination promises to be dazzling affair this year
4 months ago

Dasara illumination promises to be dazzling affair this year

The Hindu  

The Dasara sub-committee on illuminations has resolved to ensure that street illumination and decoration in Mysuru for the forthcoming Dasara celebrations will be grander than the earlier editions of the festival. Ramesh Bandisiddegowda, MLA, who is also hairman of Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation, said that the sub-committee, which met here on Tuesday, will seek feedback from sponsors, industrialists, and stakeholders. …

Dasara: DC for extensive use of logo, mascot for tourism promotion
4 months, 1 week ago

Dasara: DC for extensive use of logo, mascot for tourism promotion

The Hindu  

This Dasara, all events that are part of the celebrations will prominently feature the Mysuru tourism logo. As Dasara happens to be the most awaited event for tourists, and visitors from across the country and also from abroad plan their itinerary coinciding with the grand festivities, the district administration has suggested that the Dasara sub-committees that are given the responsibilities …

It will be a grand Mysuru Dasara this time, says CM
4 months, 1 week ago

It will be a grand Mysuru Dasara this time, says CM

The Hindu  

The State government has decided to celebrate this year’s Mysuru Dasara in a grand and meaningful manner from October 3 to 12 in the wake of good rains that have provided a boost to agricultural activities and resulted in a healthy storage in all the reservoirs. Hence, we have decided to celebrate Mysuru Dasara in a grand and meaningful manner,” …

21-day Dasara illumination set to boost Mysuru tourism
4 months, 1 week ago

21-day Dasara illumination set to boost Mysuru tourism

The Hindu  

The famed Dasara illumination will be grander and brighter this year if the decisions taken at the Dasara high-power committee meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru on Monday are an indication. Usually, the illumination will be for a duration of 10 days to 15 days but the committee has now resolved to have the illumination for 21 days …

Mysuru Dasara celebrations end in a grand procession
1 year, 1 month ago

Mysuru Dasara celebrations end in a grand procession

The Hindu  

The Dasara celebrations concluded on Tuesday with the grandiose Jamboo Savari or the Vijayadashami procession that marks the finale of the 10-day festivities being watched by a sea of humanity in the city of palaces. The 10-day cultural extravaganza of Mysuru Dasara-2023 came to a close with an impressive procession on ‘Raja Marga’ of Mysuru even as crowds turned up …

Mysuru Dasara festival kicks off
1 year, 2 months ago

Mysuru Dasara festival kicks off

Deccan Chronicle  

Mysuru: The 10-day Mysuru Dasara festival was inaugurated by renowned music writer Hamsalekha at Chamundi Hills in Mysuru on Sunday. Prior to the grand opening of the 10-day celebrations, Siddaramaiah along with the ministers offered special prayers to Goddess Chamundeshwari here. The Dasara festivities are dedicated to Goddess Chamundeshwari, who is the prime deity of Mysuru city and the Mysuru …

Mahisha Dasara celebrated amid security in Mysuru
1 year, 2 months ago

Mahisha Dasara celebrated amid security in Mysuru

Hindustan Times  

Mahisha Dasara was celebrated at the town hall in Mysuru on Friday amid tight security. Mysuru police commissioner Ramesh Bhanoth clamped section 144 in the city to prevent any gatherings, processions for celebrating the festival. However, the commissioner gave permission to celebrate Mahisha Dasara at the town hall from 10 am to 12 pm, barring flexes and processions. Several speakers …

Mysuru Dasara 2023: Travel Tips for a Grand Dussehra Celebration in Mysore
1 year, 2 months ago

Mysuru Dasara 2023: Travel Tips for a Grand Dussehra Celebration in Mysore

News 18  

MYSURU DUSSEHRA 2023 TRAVEL TIPS: If you have to choose one Indian state that is stunning yet off the tourist radar, Karnataka is the perfect place for you. Mysuru Dussehra 2023 Date This year Mysuru Dussehra celebrations starts at 9 am on October 15 and ends on Vijayadasami Day, October 24. Nearby Places to visit Mysuru, also known as ‘The …

Mysuru Dasara 2022: History, Significance and Unique Traditions of Mysore Dasara Festival Celebrations
2 years, 2 months ago

Mysuru Dasara 2022: History, Significance and Unique Traditions of Mysore Dasara Festival Celebrations

News 18  

MYSURU DASARA 2022: Mysuru city is famous for its 10-day Dussehra festival. From the dance, music and procession to the exhibitions and food stalls on the grounds or taking a close look at the beautifully decked-up Mysore Palace, this city becomes lively and beautiful in these 10 days. Mysuru Dasara: History The history of this festival dates to the 14th …

Mysuru-by-night is turning into the highlight of Dasara 2022, thanks to lights
2 years, 2 months ago

Mysuru-by-night is turning into the highlight of Dasara 2022, thanks to lights

The Hindu  

Awash with a million lights, Mysuru is astounding tourists and locals alike as they see the city in a new hue. The lights are on from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., providing ample time for the public to soak in the grandeur of the heritage city at leisure. Mysuru has over 200 heritage buildings spread across the city, but not …

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates Dasara festivities in Mysuru
2 years, 2 months ago

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates Dasara festivities in Mysuru

The Hindu  

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Dasara 2022 festivities by offering floral tributes to the deity of Chamundeshwari atop Chamundi Hills in Mysuru on September 26. She pointed out that Karnataka is leading the country in the field of Information Technology by bagging 53% of the total Foreign Direct Investment received by India in hardware and software during the financial year …

President Murmu inaugurates Dasara festivities in Mysuru
2 years, 2 months ago

President Murmu inaugurates Dasara festivities in Mysuru

Deccan Chronicle  

MYSURU: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday inaugurated 10-day Mysuru Dasara festivities at Chamundi Hills in Mysuru. President Murmu began her speech in Kannada saying “Devi Ge Chamundeshwari Nanna Manapurva Namaskaaragalu” and “Ella Sahodara Sahodariyarige Dhyanavadagalu”. She was accompanied by Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and Shobha Karandlaje and several Ministers in the state …

Mysuru Dasara back in full-on glory; President to open a bigger, brighter and grander festival
2 years, 2 months ago

Mysuru Dasara back in full-on glory; President to open a bigger, brighter and grander festival

The Hindu  

The city of palaces is decked up as Mysuru’s showpiece event Dasara will unfold for 10 days starting Monday. Held only as symbolic celebration devoid of any fanfare amid COVID-19 in 2020 and 2021, Dasara is set to be bigger, brighter and grander this year and will be inaugurated for the first time ever by President Droupadi Murmu. Though the …

Mysuru delegation invites Bommai for Dasara festivities
2 years, 3 months ago

Mysuru delegation invites Bommai for Dasara festivities

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: A delegation comprising Mysuru Deputy Commissioner Gautham Bagadi and elected representatives on Wednesday invited Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai to the 10-day Mysuru Dasara festivities which will be starting on September 26. Owing to Covid pandemic, the state government conducted the Mysore Dasara festivities on a low-key note and jumbo savari was confined to Mysore Palace instead of a six-km …

Indrakeeladri to start Dasara festivities from Sept. 26
2 years, 3 months ago

Indrakeeladri to start Dasara festivities from Sept. 26

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Kanaka Durga Temple executive officer D. Brahmaramba on Thursday announced that Dasara celebrations this year will be held for ten days, from September 26 to October 5. Jagan Mohan Reddy will visit the temple on the auspicious Moola Nakashatram day, perform pooja and offer silk robes on behalf of the AP government to the Goddess, she stated. Regarding VIP …

Weekend, festival holidays fuel Mysuru’s tourism sector
2 years, 7 months ago

Weekend, festival holidays fuel Mysuru’s tourism sector

The Hindu  

A series of holidays owing to festivals preceded by the weekend has triggered a tourist rush to Mysuru for the second time in a fortnight giving a fillip to the sector. The weekend, coupled with State Government holidays on Monday and Tuesday owing to Ramzan and Basava Jayanti has given holiday-makers a 4-day breather and is reflected in the surge …

Mysuru Dasara Festival: Govt Mandates Negative RT PCR Report, At Least One Vaccine Dose For Artists, Officials
3 years, 2 months ago

Mysuru Dasara Festival: Govt Mandates Negative RT PCR Report, At Least One Vaccine Dose For Artists, Officials

News 18  

The Karnataka government has made a negative RT-PCR test report and at least one dose of coronavirus vaccine mandatory for officers and staff on duty and artists, who will perform during the world renowned Mysuru Dasara festival, commencing on Thursday. “It has been made mandatory for all those who are participating in the festival including government officers and the staff …

Karnataka Govt's New Guidelines on Dussehra; Only 500 Can Take Part in Jambu Savari in Mysuru
3 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka Govt's New Guidelines on Dussehra; Only 500 Can Take Part in Jambu Savari in Mysuru

News 18  

With only 10 days left for Dussehra, the Karnataka government has said only 500 can participate in the October 15 ‘Jambu Savari’ that is the highlight of the famous Dasara festival in Mysuru. Special pujas will take place at Chamundeshwari temple atop the Chamundi hill on October 7 and only 100 will be allowed to witness the event. Only 500 …

Mysuru Dasara to be celebrated in simple, traditional manner: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai
3 years, 3 months ago

Mysuru Dasara to be celebrated in simple, traditional manner: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai

India Today  

Karnataka government has decided to organise the world-famous Mysuru Dasara this year in a ‘simple and traditional’ manner. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said, ‘Mysuru Dasara is also the state festival. Last year we celebrated it in a traditional and simple manner due to the Covid-19, this time we will celebrate it likewise.’ The CM took this decision after chairing a …

Mysuru Dasara 2021 will be traditional and simple: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai
3 years, 3 months ago

Mysuru Dasara 2021 will be traditional and simple: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai

India TV News  

A high-level committee meeting, chaired by Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, on Friday decided to conduct a simple and traditional Mysuru Dasara festival this year. The Chief Minister also directed the officials to submit an estimate for developing infrastructure in Mysuru in connection with Dasara celebrations. With several elected representatives requesting a tourist circuit be established in the Mysuru region, …

Mysuru Dasara fest: Only 300 people to be allowed in parade
4 years, 2 months ago

Mysuru Dasara fest: Only 300 people to be allowed in parade

India TV News  

Admitting that Covid pandemic was still rampant in Karnataka, state Health Minister K. Sudhakar on Monday said only 300 guests would be allowed to watch the grand finale of the 10-day Dasara festival on October 26 in the royal palace grounds here. "As Covid spread is still rampant in the state, the Dasara fest will be celebrated in a simple …

Necessary to Take Extra Precautions During Festive Season amid Pandemic, Says Karnataka CM Ahead of Mysuru Dasara
4 years, 2 months ago

Necessary to Take Extra Precautions During Festive Season amid Pandemic, Says Karnataka CM Ahead of Mysuru Dasara

News 18  

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Sunday said it was necessary to take extra precautions during the upcoming festive season, amid COVID-19 pandemic. “It was necessary to take extra precautions during the upcoming festive season amid COVID-19 pandemic. A meeting was held with the Medical Education Minister, Chief Secretary and senior officials regarding the precautions that need to be undertaken …

No International, Inter-state Artists at Low-key Mysuru Dasara Celebrations This Year
4 years, 2 months ago

No International, Inter-state Artists at Low-key Mysuru Dasara Celebrations This Year

News 18  

The Mysore Dussehra festival celebrations will likely see low turnout due to stringent restrictions due to the coronavirus crisis. The 10-day event, which is the biggest tourist attraction during Navratri, could see only a few hundreds of attendees this year as celebrations would be confined to Mysore palace and Chamundi hills. According to the Covid technical committee’s proposal, the inaugural …

Five corona warriors to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara festival this year
4 years, 3 months ago

Five corona warriors to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara festival this year

Deccan Chronicle  

Mysuru: With just 38 days left for Mysuru Dasara, the Dasara highpower committee meeting, led by Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa, has at last decided to celebrate this year’s festival in a simple manner due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The major attraction of the ten-day cultural extravaganza, the world famous jumbo savari procession on Vijayadashami on 26 October, where the elephant …

Mysuru Dasara Celebrations to be a Low-key Affair This Year amid Covid-19, Says Karnataka Minister
4 years, 3 months ago

Mysuru Dasara Celebrations to be a Low-key Affair This Year amid Covid-19, Says Karnataka Minister

News 18  

The Karnataka government on Tuesday decided that the famous Mysuru Dussehra celebrations would be a low-key affair this year in view of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Mysore Dussehra festival, which is also the state festival of Karnataka, will be formally inaugurated by five Covid-19 warriors – a doctor, nurse, ASHA worker, police and pourakarmika. Ravi also said that the Chief …

Mysuru Dasara Fete to Be Low-key Due to Covid Crisis: Karnataka CM
4 years, 4 months ago

Mysuru Dasara Fete to Be Low-key Due to Covid Crisis: Karnataka CM

News 18  

The world famous Mysuru Dasara festival in October would be low-key, with restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. "The 10-day Dasara festival from October 16-26 will be celebrated in a simple but traditional way under Covid-induced curbs to maintain social distancing and prevent large gathering in public places for containing the virus spread," said Yediyurappa after …

Mysuru Dasara Celebrations to be Simple Affair This Year, Says Karnataka CM Yediyurappa
4 years, 4 months ago

Mysuru Dasara Celebrations to be Simple Affair This Year, Says Karnataka CM Yediyurappa

News 18  

With the COVID-19 pandemic casting a shadow, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Friday said the famous Dasara celebrations in the palace city of Mysuru will be a low-key affair this year. "I'm discussing regarding Mysuru Dasara, we will see how it can be celebrated in a simple way and do it,"Yediyurappa told reporters here in response to a …

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