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For long known as the cultural capital of Karnataka, with a blend of the traditional and the modern, Mysuru is grappling with challenges that have a negative bearing on its architectural legacy. ‘’More than half of 131 notified heritage buildings require some sort of intervention of which at least 25 need urgent conservation measures,’’ said Prof. Rangaraju who is also …

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A film unit from Bengaluru engaged in shooting on the Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion premises at Manasagangotri campus was evicted and the vehicles seized after intervention by heritage activists and morning walkers, on Thursday. While the heritage building awaiting conservation was marred by dumping of large mound of mud, three sandalwood trees were also felled by the film crew. Prof. Rangaraju …

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Ahead of monsoon, experts flag dangers to heritage structures in Mysuru, seek funds for conservation

With the Southwest Monsoon likely to set in within a week, experts have expressed concern over the fate of heritage buildings in Mysuru, some of which are in bad shape due to lack of maintenance. The members of the District Conservation Sub Committee which inspected a slew of heritage structures of the city before the elections have flagged the three …

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Heritage activists seek conservation of Devaraja Market, Lansdowne Building

Heritage activists in the city staged a demonstration on Thursday and sought the government’s intervention in conservation of two landmark buildings of Mysuru. Though Devaraja Market and Lansdowne Building are awaiting restoration since more than a decade, nothing has been done towards their conservation. The MGP said Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, a member of the erstwhile royal family of Mysuru, had …

Initiative to broaden citizens’ role in heritage conservation

An initiative will be taken to broaden the involvement of citizens of Mysuru in the conservation of heritage and monuments. He said experts will also be roped in from outside to enhance the expertise of the committee which will also bring pressure on the government to take measures to conserve the built heritage of Mysuru. But the meeting surmised that …

MCC to seek special funds for conserving heritage buildings

The Mysuru City Corporation will reach out to Chief Minister Mr.Basavaraj Bommai and seek special funds for conservation of heritage buildings in the city. Making a presentation on the status of various heritage buildings in the city Prof. Rangaraju said that the Clock Tower needs immediate attention and chemical treatment to prevent rodents from gnawing away at the foundation. Prof. …

Lack of maintenance, incessant rains a threat to heritage buildings in Mysuru

The two back-to-back collapse of landmark structures this week due to incessant rains has brought to fore poor maintenance of heritage buildings in the city and the lurking threat to public safety. But none of them receive adequate funds for maintenance..N.S.Rangaraju of District Heritage Committee and INTACH, Mysuru told The Hindu that as many as 25 buildings including major landmarks …

Heritage buildings in Mysuru to be graded, check criteria for Grade I, II, III

The notified heritage buildings in Mysuru will be graded based on their architectural importance and their existing condition in an exercise that will help prioritise structures that require immediate intervention for conservation. This apart, a building or group of buildings of distinct architectural design, style or of historical period having sociological interest or of community value will also be considered …