Mysuru Dasara 2024: Training Of 18 Elephants For Procession Begins
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mysuru Dasara 2024: Training Of 18 Elephants For Procession Begins

News 18  

Nada Habba, also known as Mysuru Dasara, is considered a state festival of Karnataka. Last year, the procession included 49 tableaux, 91 cultural troupes, nine elephants and a 750-kg golden howdah. The initial preparations for the Mysuru Dasara festival have already started. This year, a total of 18 elephants will be taking part in the procession while Tusker Abhimanyu will carry Golden Howdah. The history of Mysuru Dasara is connected with the history of the city of Mysuru, which dates back to the time of the Vijayanagara Empire in mediaeval South India.

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Dasara elephants accorded ceremonial welcome at Mysuru palace
4 months ago

Dasara elephants accorded ceremonial welcome at Mysuru palace

The Hindu  

The first batch of nine elephants, led by tusker Abhimanyu, who will take part in the famous Dasara celebrations, were accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Mysuru palace on August 23. The elephants, which set out from various jungle camps in south Karnataka, were flagged off from Veeranahosalli on the outskirts of Nagarahole on August 21 as part of ‘Gajapayana’ …

Grand event marks Gajapayana of nine Dasara elephants
4 months ago

Grand event marks Gajapayana of nine Dasara elephants

The Hindu  

The first batch of nine caparisoned elephants that will take part in the Mysuru Dasara festivities in October began their journey from Veeranahosahalli gate on the outskirts of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve to the city on Wednesday. Minister in-charge of Mysuru district H.C. Mahadevappa, Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre, Minister for Animal Husbandry and Sericulture K. Venkatesh, Hunsur MLA G.D. Harish Gowda, …

Elephants begin journey to Mysuru for Dasara
4 months ago

Elephants begin journey to Mysuru for Dasara

The Hindu  

The Gajapayana of the first batch of Dasara elephants was flagged off amidst a traditional ceremony held at Veeranahosahalli Gate in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve in south Karnataka on August 21. Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre, Minister in-charge of Mysuru district H.C. Mahadevappa, Minister for Animal Husbandry K. Venkatesh, Chamarajanagar MP Sunil Bose, Hunsur MLA G.D. Harish Gowda and senior officials from …

Procession of Mysuru Dasara jumbos flagged off from Nagarahole
4 months ago

Procession of Mysuru Dasara jumbos flagged off from Nagarahole

The Hindu  

The Gajapayana of the first batch of Dasara elephants to Mysuru was flagged off amidst a traditional ceremony held at Veeranahosahalli Gate in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve in south Karnataka on August 21. Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre, Minister in-charge of Mysuru district H.C. Mahadevappa, Minister for Animal Husbandry K. Venkatesh, Chamarajanagar MP Sunil Bose, Hunsur MLA G.D. Harish Gowda and senior …

Abhimanyu is howdah jumbo, other elephants finalised
4 months, 1 week ago

Abhimanyu is howdah jumbo, other elephants finalised

The Hindu  

Abhimanyu will be the lead tusker in this year’s Dasara festivities as it will carry the famed 750-kg golden howdah. It will be leading the first batch of elephants that are going to march to Mysuru on August 21 from their respective jungle camps as part of Gajapayana. The final list of Dasara elephants includes Abhimanyu, Mahendra, Gopi, Bheema, Prashantha, …

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 …

Jamboo Savari carries on sans ‘jamboo’ in Dharwad
1 year, 1 month ago

Jamboo Savari carries on sans ‘jamboo’ in Dharwad

The Hindu  

The grand ‘Dasara jamboo savari’ held annually in Dharwad was a lacklustre event this time as the main attraction of the Dasara procession, the caparisoned elephants, were missing reportedly due to the stringent guidelines imposed this year. Although the Jamboo Savari Utsav Samiti had decided to make the celebrations simple this time on account of drought, they had not expected …

Dasara elephant gives birth hours before procession in Shivamogga
1 year, 1 month ago

Dasara elephant gives birth hours before procession in Shivamogga

The Hindu  

The Dasara procession, which marks the finale of the 10-day celebrations, began in Shivamogga on Monday with a sense of uncertainty as one of the elephants had given birth the previous night. The incident left officers of Shivamogga City Corporation and the Forest Department officers, who had brought the elephants from Sakrebail elephant camp near here, in shock. Nethravathi, 25, …

In Mysuru’s R Gate, Elephant Figurines Showing Jumbo Savari Attract Tourists
1 year, 2 months ago

In Mysuru’s R Gate, Elephant Figurines Showing Jumbo Savari Attract Tourists

News 18  

The primary attraction of the Mysuru Dasara festival is the Jumbo Savari, where elephants carry an ambari. The Jumbo Savari procession on Vijayadashmi this year will see restrictions imposed on the Mysuru Palace premises to manage the crowd. Noted cinema lyricist and music director Hamsalekha initiated the festivities by offering floral obeisance to the idol of Goddess Sri Chamundeshwari Devi. …

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 …

Dasara elephants enter Mysuru palace
1 year, 3 months ago

Dasara elephants enter Mysuru palace

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: The Dasara elephants received a ceremonial reception as they entered the Mysuru Palace on Tuesday. The jumbos marched from Aranya Bhavan and passed through Ashoka Puram Ramaswamy Circle, Chamaraja Double, Gun House and reached the Palace. The jumbo savari is the procession of elephants on the last day of the Dasara celebrations and the procession of jumbos starts from …

Lab tests to confirm pregnancy in Dasara Jumbos this year
1 year, 4 months ago

Lab tests to confirm pregnancy in Dasara Jumbos this year

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Apart from relying on traditional knowledge to detect pregnancy in female elephants proposed to take part in Mysuru Dasara festivities, this time, forest officials have sent samples of four female elephants for lab tests in Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh to get a scientific confirmation on pregnancy before they shortlist the elephants to participate in the …

Mysuru Dasara fame elephant Balarama passes away, PM Modi pays his respects
1 year, 7 months ago

Mysuru Dasara fame elephant Balarama passes away, PM Modi pays his respects

Hindustan Times  

Balarama, the iconic elephant of Mysuru Dasara celebrations, passed away on Sunday evening due to age–related health issues and TB. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to Balarama and said that he is saddened by the incident. Mysuru Dasara fame elephant Balarama passes away, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, “For many years, Gajraja Balarama was a key part …

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 …

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 …

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 …

14 jumbos chosen for Dasara tasks
3 years, 3 months ago

14 jumbos chosen for Dasara tasks

The Hindu  

Even as the State government was mulling over celebrating this year’s Mysuru Dasara in a simple manner in view of the prevailing pandemic, the Forest Department has done its job of identifying 14 elephants for the Dasara tasks. Last year, five elephants, including howdah elephant Abhimanyu and its two companions, had taken part in the Dasara procession that was confined …

Dasara elephants make grand entry into palace
4 years, 2 months ago

Dasara elephants make grand entry into palace

The Hindu  

The five Dasara elephants led by 54-year-old Abhimanyu, who will be carrying the 750 kg golden howdah for the first time this year, were accorded a traditional welcome into the Mysuru palace on Friday. The caparisoned elephants that arrived from their respective forest camps on Thursday and stayed overnight at Aranya Bhavan majestically marched into the palace to begin their …

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 …

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