The Latest Breaking News from Dasara

Dasara expenditure in a year of drought higher than last year

For Dasara 2023, ₹29.25cr was spent, higher than last year. Revenue from sponsors and ticket sales increased. Illumination costs not included. Govt. grant, MUDA & Palace Board released ₹30cr. Despite drought, expenditure was kept within limits, grandeur not compromised.

The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023

Nani interview on ‘Hi Nanna’: I did not want the success of ‘Dasara’ to dictate what I choose next

Nani interview on ‘Hi Nanna’: I did not want the success of ‘Dasara’ to dictate what I choose next. Hi Nanna, directed by Shouryuv, stars Mrunal Thakur, Shruti Haasan and child actor Kiara

The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023

Selfie spot on KEA premises comes under scanner

The Kannada Development Authority (KDA) has issued a notice to the Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA) for its failure to accord primacy to Kannada at the selfie spot in front of the Dasara exhibition premises in Mysuru.

The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023

Dasara gold card launch today

DC K.V. Rajendra releases gold cards for Dasara festivities in Mysuru, available online for ₹6,000. Buyers can collect cards after purchase with ID proof. Message/email sent with details of collection.

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

Questions over delay in launch of Dasara gold cards

Stakeholders in Mysuru seek reason for delay in launching Dasara gold cards; DC releases notification stating cards will be released on Wednesday. FOAM president B.S. Prashanth expresses displeasure over the delay, saying it will have an impact on tourists planning their itinerary. He urges govt. to extend tax waiver for…

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

Thousands take part in homams at Dasara Mahotsavalu at Siddhartha Institute in Vijayawada

In Vijayawada, 10,000 devotees participated in the nine-day Dasara Mahotsavalu organised by the Sri Sarannavaratri Mahotsava Committee. 100 students volunteered and ₹1.5 crore was spent on the arrangements. Free lunch was provided to devotees and 36 homams could be performed simultaneously. The event was resumed after 30 years, thanks to…

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

Raza Murad to attend Dasara 2023 Urdu Mushaira

Veteran actor Raza Murad to be chief guest at Dasara 2023 National Integration Urdu Mushaira in Mysuru on Oct 19. 17 poets incl. Abrar Kashif to participate. Tanveer Sait to inaugurate at 6 pm. Poster released by Sub Committee's Deputy Special Officer Dase Gowda.

The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023

There was no demand for commission from the officials, Rajeev Taranath clarifies after controversy

Rajeev Taranath clarifies no demand for commission from honorarium for Dasara recital. Officials led by Mysuru Zilla Panchayat CEO visit his residence, probe ordered by Minister in charge of district into anonymous call.

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

Cannon firing rehearsal passes off smoothly

At Mysuru's Dasara Exhibition Grounds, 14 elephants, led by Abhimanyu, took part in a cannon firing drill to acclimatise them for the Vijayadashami procession. City Armed Reserve personnel fired 21 rounds from seven cannons, with the mahout of Rohit calming the jumbo making its Dasara debut. Two more rehearsals will…

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

Yuva Dasara limited to four days

Mysuru Yuva Dasara restricted to four days (Oct 18-21); Shivarajkumar to grace inaugural event; Sadhu Kokila, Sanchit Hegde, Salim-Suleiman & Benny Dayal to perform; progs start 6.30 pm, end 10.30 pm.

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023