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Dasara Daasothsava lending an impetus to Daasa Sahitya

Mysuru Dasara's HinduDasara Daasothsava has given a boost to Daasa Sahitya, with 1000 women performing at Sri Chamundeshwari temple. This year's event was held from Oct 15-20, offering 3-hr slots for bhajan mandals to render their performance. The event pays tribute to the composers of Daasa Sahitya, providing a platform…

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Almost 95% hotels rooms booked in Mysuru as Dasara enters final phase

Though the hospitality sector has expanded in recent years, adding additional rooms with a slew of new properties coming up in Mysuru, the net increase is barely enough to keep pace with the rise in tourists, especially during the peak season.

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District in charge Minister inaugurates Mushaira as part of Dasara festival

Mysuru district Minister H.C. Mahadevappa inaugurated a Mushaira programme to promote cultural harmony and remove casteist/religious prejudices. He noted that Dasara festival was not confined to any religion/caste and recalled Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar's efforts to bring out hidden talents. Former Minister Tanveer Sait said the Congress govt. was continuing the…

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Vintage car rally add glitter to festivities

Vintage cars add sparkle to Mysuru's Dasara celebrations as 24 cars, incl. 1935 Rolls Royce Phantom-2, Ford-1909, Hindustan-10, Ambassador Limousine, Cadillac 1930, Dodge Kingsway Custom-1964, Morris Minor 1955, Desoto Car 1930, 1931 Ford Model A, Standard Vanguard, Bedford Pickup, 1952 Chevrolet Deluxe, hit the roads. K.B. Ganapathy flagged off the…

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Yoga programme held for jail inmates as part of Dasara in Mysuru

Mysuru Central Prison inmates participated in a special yoga programme as part of the ongoing Dasara festival. Chief Superintendent of Prisons and Correctional Services, P.S. Ramesh, said yoga can help keep mind and body under control. 300 inmates practised yoga for two hours every day for one month, organised by…

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Heritage tonga ride: 52 couples take part

Heritage tonga ride in Mysuru evoked good response, with 52 couples taking part in traditional attire. Minister H.K. Patil said Mysuru maharajas spread the fame of Dasara worldwide. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Minister H.C. Mahadevappa are taking special interest in its conduct. Couples were presented with traditional baagina and Mysuru…

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State-level yoga competition inaugurated

T.S. Srivatsa, MLA, on Thursday said Mysuru had attained global recognition for yoga, and added that the ancient art had received a prominent place in the ongoing Dasara celebrations.

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South Western Railway announces more special trains to clear festival rush

To clear extra rush of passengers on account of the Dasara festival, South Western Railway will run various special trains between different destinations, a release said.

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Dasara festivities Day 5 at Kanaka Durga temple | Presiding deity appears as Maha Chandi today

Devotees surprised by new alankaram of Maha Chandi Devi on 5th day of Dasara festivities at Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam. Vaidic Committee discontinued tradition of Swarna Kavachalankrita Durga Devi. New alankaram introduced due to Adhika sravanam thithi. Maha Chandi Devi believed to give prosperity, education, courage to face tough…

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‘Special Police Sevadal’ extending round-the-clock services during Dasara Utsavams

In Vijayawada, a 5,000-strong police force from different districts was deployed for the nine-day Dasara celebrations. A 'Special Police Sevadal' was formed to help devotees with wheelchairs, darshan and other services. Police also provided water and buttermilk to devotees in queues. Officers monitored the situation 24x7 to ensure devotees had…

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Passengers rue long waiting time at PNBS in Vijayawada

Heavy rush at Vijayawada's PNBS as students leave for Dasara; travellers wait for long to board buses. Additional services planned to meet surge of traffic; 30 special services for Rayalaseema.

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Glimpses of Mysuru’s royal Dasara in Bengaluru

Bengaluru celebrates Dasara with unique dolls, Garba nights & unseen photos of Royal Dasara by K.V. Subba Rao. India Institute of World Culture, Maya Films & Maharaja Shri Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Foundation host exhibition of photos & exclusive glimpses from royal family's collection. Women of Basavanagudi exhibit dolls, sculptures, soap carvings…

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Vishwanath dissatisfied with conduct of Dasara festival

MLC A.H. Vishwanath expressed dissatisfaction over Dasara festivities, citing lack of people's representatives in the Sub-Committees and alleged "durbar" by officials. He lamented no new programmes were added and the alleged demand for commission from honorarium paid to artistes. He recalled the State government had conducted Dasara solely from sponsorship…

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Kayaking and canoeing among water sports introduced for the first time in Dasara

At Varuna lake on the outskirts of Mysuru, 84 participants from seven districts of Karnataka are taking part in the State-level Dasara Chief Minister's Cup 2023 for kayaking, canoeing, slalom and dragon boat races. The event seeks to promote these sports and identify talent for national and international games. Star…

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AIR Bhadravathi, Karnataka Sangha to organise Kavikavya Ganasudhe

Karnataka Sangha in Shivamogga to host Kavikavya Ganasudhe prog. as part of Dasara & Kannada Rajyotsava. Poets & singers to present poems & songs. Music composed by Sanjeev R. Namannavar. M.N. Sundararaj, Ashalata M. & others to participate. Recorded prog. to air on Akashavani Bhadravathi at 9 a.m. on Nov.…

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Showstopper of 2023 Dasara flower show in Mysuru is Chandrayaan-3

Lakhs of flowers have been used to create a model of Chandrayaan-3, which is the highlight of this year’s Dasara flower show. The creation is a tribute to the entire team of ISRO for the success of their moon mission.

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Dip in devotee turn out on Day 2 at Kanaka Durga temple

At Kanaka Durga temple, a dip in devotees was witnessed on the second day of Dasara festivities. The temple received ₹20 lakh in revenue, with ₹64,000 from laddu prasadam and ₹11 lakh from darshan tickets. Deputy Chief Minister Kottu Satyanarayana inspected the queue lines and requested devotees to maintain restraint…

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Colouful start for Srirangapatna Dasara

Srirangapatna Dasara, celebrated in its present form since the Mysore Kingdom, kicked off with Ms. Pramoda Devi Wadiyar making floral offerings to goddess Chamundeshwari. Procession included police band, cavalry, folk artistes, tableaus from govt. depts. showcasing schemes, and more. People lined up to watch, with seating gallery full. More events…

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Dandiya, garba artistes offer ‘haarati’ to Goddess Durga in Vijayawada

At the Dasara Navarathri Utsavams in Vijayawada, artistes offered 'haarati' to Goddess Kanaka Durga Devi by performing Dandiya and Garba dances. Dancers from Gujarat and Rajasthan enthralled visitors with their performances.

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Dasara festivities off to a grand start at Kanaka Durga temple atop Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada

Goddess Kanaka Durga, the presiding deity of the temple atop Indrakeeladri, is worshipped as ‘Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Devi’ on the first day of the festival; Governor and his wife offer prayers; as per an estimate, about 80,000 devotees have darshan of the presiding deity on day one.

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CM inaugurates Mysuru Dasara Film Festival

CM Siddaramaiah inaugurated the Mysuru Dasara Film Festival, stressing the need for quality films that can benefit society. He said the festival is a great opportunity for movie enthusiasts to watch diverse films. Deputy CM, Minister in charge of Mysuru district, actors & filmmakers were present. 112 films, incl. national…

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Mysuru Dasara gets off to a traditional start atop Chamundi hills

Mysuru Dasara festivities begin with traditional prayers to Goddess Chamundeshwari; noted music composer Hamsalekha inaugurates celebrations. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and Minister in charge of Mysuru district H.C. Mahadevappa present. Music composer Hamsalekha suggests survey on Kannada-speaking people, pairing of districts for exchange of culture, talent,…

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Mysuru Dasara 2023 inaugurated atop Chamundi Hills

Mysuru's Dasara festivities began with Music Director Hamsalekha inaugurating the event atop Chamundi Hills. Accompanied by CM Siddaramaiah and other ministers, Hamsalekha lit the traditional lamp and showered flower petals on the deity.

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Vijayawada gears up for Dasara festivities from October 15

VMC, police, district admin. prep for Dasara festivities at Sri Durgamalleswara Swamywarla Devasthanam. 3 lakh laddus, 11 lakh devotees, free meals, ₹110 lakh expenditure, 400 sanitary workers, 1,100 outsourcing workers, 85,000 kg waste/day, conveyor belt system, bathrooms on ghats.

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