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Mysuru Dasara 2024: Training Of 18 Elephants For Procession Begins
4 months, 2 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 …

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Mysuru Dasara jumbos: Lakshmi is the oldest, Abhimanyu is the heaviest
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Mysuru Dasara jumbos: Lakshmi is the oldest, Abhimanyu is the heaviest

The Hindu  

Among the 14 elephants chosen for the famed Dasara festivities in Mysuru, Varalakshmi of Bheemanakatte camp is the oldest. Photos: Elephants begin journey to Mysuru for Dasara 1 / 3 They are Abhimanyu, Dhananjaya, Mahendra, Bheema, Gopi, Prashantha, Sugreeva, Kanjan, Rohit, Ekalavya, Varalakshmi, Lakshmi, Doddaharave Lakshmi, and Hiranya. While five elephants are from Dubare camp, four are from Mattigodu camp, …

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It will be a grand Mysuru Dasara this time, says CM
4 months, 4 weeks 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,” …

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Abhimanyu is howdah jumbo, other elephants finalised
4 months, 4 weeks 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, …

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As Part Of Dasara Celebrations, Mysuru Streets Witness Rally Of Vintage Cars
1 year, 2 months ago

As Part Of Dasara Celebrations, Mysuru Streets Witness Rally Of Vintage Cars

News 18  

The vintage beauties were part of the erstwhile royal families which ruled the roads in the yesteryears. On Friday, these vintage cars moved on the streets of Mysuru city, Karnataka as part of the Dasara celebrations, turning the heads of the local people to witness their charm. The rally started with a captivating Vintage Car Show hosted at M Gopinath …

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Dasara Tradition Intact; Want to Make Mysuru India's Cybersecurity Hub: Royal Family Scion Yaduveer
1 year, 2 months ago

Dasara Tradition Intact; Want to Make Mysuru India's Cybersecurity Hub: Royal Family Scion Yaduveer

News 18  

Led by the royal Wadiyar family, Mysuru’s Dasara celebrations remain unique. Moreover, the royal scion has another goal – to make Mysore the country’s cybersecurity hub. “Mysore, also being ideally suited and located next to Bengaluru, we are aiming to be built as the country’s cybersecurity hub. You have also earned the moniker of ‘The New age King.’ How difficult …

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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 …

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Mysuru Dasara 2023: Travel Tips for a Grand Dussehra Celebration in Mysore
1 year, 3 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 …

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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 …

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Mysuru Dasara fame elephant Balarama passes away, PM Modi pays his respects
1 year, 8 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 …

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Mysuru Dasara 2022: History, Significance and Unique Traditions of Mysore Dasara Festival Celebrations
2 years, 3 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 …

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Mysuru Dasara 2022 Travel Tips: How to Reach, Where to Stay, Nearby Places to Visit, and Kannada Words You Must Know
2 years, 3 months ago

Mysuru Dasara 2022 Travel Tips: How to Reach, Where to Stay, Nearby Places to Visit, and Kannada Words You Must Know

News 18  

NAVRATRI 2022: The celebration of the land or state, commonly referred to as Nada Habba or the Mysuru Dussehra, is celebrated with great splendour and zeal. During these exhilarating festivities, Mysuru extends a warm welcome to visitors with an endless schedule of events, including traditional song and dance performances in front of the Amba Vilas Palace, intricate doll displays, perplexing …

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Mysuru Dasara back in full-on glory; President to open a bigger, brighter and grander festival
2 years, 3 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 …

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Elephant caretakers mull over boycotting Mysuru Dasara festivities
2 years, 5 months ago

Elephant caretakers mull over boycotting Mysuru Dasara festivities

Deccan Chronicle  

MYSURU: The Karnataka State Government has decided to hold this year’s Mysuru Dasara festivities on a grand note, however, trouble brews as Mahouts and Kavadis are holding a meeting in Dubare Elephant Camp of Madikeri on Tuesday to decide on boycotting this year’s Dasara festivities if their demands regarding salary disparity are not met by the State Government. A meeting …

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

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Mysuru Dasara to be celebrated in simple, traditional manner: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai
3 years, 4 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 …

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Mysuru Dasara 2021 will be traditional and simple: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai
3 years, 4 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, …

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14 jumbos chosen for Dasara tasks
3 years, 4 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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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The grand Mysuru Dasara are the celebrations of heritage and traditions
5 years, 3 months ago

The grand Mysuru Dasara are the celebrations of heritage and traditions

Op India  

The grandeur of the Mysuru Dasara has successfully captured the reminiscence of India’s rich cultural and civilizational heritage. The 10-day Mysuru Dasara celebration is one of those few Indian celebrations which has reached a global audience, attracting millions of tourists from around the world making it one of India’s most extravagantly celebrated festivals. The grand Mysore Dasara celebrations marked its …

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60-year-old Mysuru woman gulps down 6 idlis in a minute in viral video. No big deal
5 years, 3 months ago

60-year-old Mysuru woman gulps down 6 idlis in a minute in viral video. No big deal

India Today  

Do you think you can eat six idlis in sixty seconds? A 60-year-old woman gulped down six idlis in a minute during an idli-eating competition in Mysuru on October 1, news agency ANI reports. Sarojamma, a resident of Hullahalli, secured the first position in the competition that was held on the occasion of Mysuru Dasara on Tuesday. ANI also reports …

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Karnataka: Popular Mysuru Dasara to be celebrated with usual grandeur, novelist S L Bhyrappa to inaugurate
5 years, 4 months ago

Karnataka: Popular Mysuru Dasara to be celebrated with usual grandeur, novelist S L Bhyrappa to inaugurate

Op India  

Preparations for the world-renowned Mysuru Dasara festival in Karnataka have taken off. Chief Minister has zeroed down on award-winning novelist and litterateur par excellence, S L Bhyrappa to inaugurate the festival ceremonies this year. Mysuru Dasara is the ‘Nadahabba’ or the state-festival of the state of Karnataka called as ‘Navaratri’ means nine nights. When asked if the Mysuru Dasara will …

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