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Kanaka Durga temple EO transferred even as Dasara is fast approaching

Govt. transfers EO of Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada ahead of Dasara. Deputy Collector M. Sreenivas has been appointed as the new EO. Peddi Roja posted as DRO, Krishna District; P. Venkata Ramana as DRO, Bapatla District; S.V. Nageswara Rao as DRO, NTR District. Transfer raises eyebrows as festival is just…

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Dasara elephants gain weight in the run-up to the festival

The first batch of nine elephants, which arrived in Mysuru during the first week of September for Dasara, have gained weight owing to special diet that is fed to them to keep them fit for the festival.

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Officials told to ensure arrangements in place for Dasara festivities at Durga temple

Vijayawada: Ministers Taneti Vanitha and Kottu Satyanarayana review arrangements for Dasara festivities at Durga Malleswara Swamiwarla Devasthanam. Collector S. Dilli Rao ensures uninterrupted power supply and safety measures for devotees. Executive Officer D. Bramaramba says 50,000-2 lakh devotees expected daily, tickets available online. Special darshan ticket of ₹500 suspended till…

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Dasara will be a traditional event reflecting culture, says Mahadevappa

Minister for Social Welfare H.C. Mahadevappa, who is also in charge of Mysuru district, said here on Saturday that the forthcoming Dasara would be a traditional event which would reflect culture and there would be no wasteful expenditure.

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Dasara festivities to be simple and meaningful in view of drought in Karnataka

The authorities had planned to celebrate the showpiece event in the cultural calendar of Karnataka in a grand manner this year, but the drought has dampened the mood in the State.

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Mysuru City Corporation to go ahead with Dasara works without waiting for govt. grant

Mysuru City Corporation is preparing to launch beautification works for Dasara from its own funds, including sprucing up 3 major circles and 5-km Raja Marga stretch. Mayor Shivakumar said the government has not released funds yet, but the MCC will go ahead with works from its own resources. Subways will…

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Dasara flower show to be bigger and brighter this year

Mysuru prepares for Dasara flower show at Kuppanna Park with 60,000 flowering pots. Special floral display with themes like Chandrayaan-3, Mysuru Palace, Vidhana Soudha and Swami Vivekananda to be discussed. Deputy Director of Horticulture Manjunath Angadi anticipates more rush this year with free rides for women. Musical fountain to be…

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Stakeholders against scaling down Dasara as farmers call for low-key festival

Amidst calls to scale down Dasara, stakeholders debate pros/cons: some argue for low-key celebrations, while others suggest traditional festivities to aid local economy, generate jobs.

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Nine-day Dasara festival of Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada to begin on October 15

The Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam is gearing up for the nine-day Dasara festivities atop Indrakeeladri, the abode of Goddess Kanaka Durga, here, from October 15. The presiding deity will be adorned with the Saraswati alankaram on the Moola Nakshatram day on October 20. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan…

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Beautification of circles soon: Mayor

MCC to invite tenders for beautification of circles on Raja Marga ahead of Dasara. Mayor Shivakumar inspected route, gave directions to officials on repair works. Town Hall premises and parking lot to be opened during festivities. MCC to carry out works from own funds until State govt releases Dasara grant.

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Safeguarding Kannada language must get the highest priority, says Hamsalekha

Renowned music composer Hamsalekha said safeguarding Kannada language is highest priority for Karnataka. Expressing concern over attempts to impose Hindi, he recalled his father taking him to witness the grandeur of Mysuru Dasara.

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Insurance cover provided for Dasara elephants and their handlers

14 elephants & their handlers in Mysuru's Dasara festivities provided insurance cover of ₹2 crore. 10 male elephants insured for ₹5 lakh each, 4 female elephants for ₹4.5 lakh each. 42 staff members insured for ₹2 lakh each. Elephants march through city streets with mahouts & kavadis under police security.…

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Gajapayana flagged off at Nagarhole National park

Gajapayana, the march of caparisoned elephants to Mysuru for Dasara festivities, flagged off. Minister H C Mahadevappa & Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre welcomed the elephants led by Abhimanyu, carrying the golden howdah. 9 elephants in 1st batch, 5 in 2nd. Kanjan is new to jumbo squad. Elephants to be welcomed…

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Music director Hamsalekha to inaugurate 2023 Mysuru Dasara

Karnataka government has already announced that the celebrations would be grand this year.

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Srirangapatna Dasara will be celebrated for five days from October 16, says Minister

Srirangapatna Dasara, a five-day celebration, to be held in Mandya district from Oct 16. Minister in charge of Mandya district N. Cheluvarayaswamy urges district admin to ensure traditional festivities with local artists. DC forms committees for venue, cultural events, procession, exhibition, health, illumination, sports, and finance. MLAs urge CM for…

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Karnataka govt. will put in all efforts to make this year’s Dasara more attractive, says Mahadevappa

. Govt. to make Dasara festivities more attractive; seeks suggestions from officials & elected reps; free KSRTC bus travel for women; ₹30 cr sought from State Govt.; 16 sub-committees to be formed; illumination of Mysuru to be taken up by CESC; bus tour to identify repairs needed.

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Minister wants Dasara Sports to get back its old charm

This year's Dasara Sports in Mysuru will be given a new dimension with elaborate arrangements and proper planning. Minister for Youth Empowerment and Sports B. Nagendra has asked officials to ensure proper arrangements for the sportspersons and to send estimates for holding the event. The Deputy Commissioner has convened a…

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Elephants from Sakrebailu camp likely to take part in Mysuru Dasara

A team of officials from Mysuru visited Sakrebailu to examine the elephants in the camp, but is yet to select any of them. So far, no elephant from Sakrebailu camp has participated in the Mysuru Dasara.

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Mysuru’s heritage arches to get grand facelift

MCC to restore 5 heritage arches in Mysuru before Dasara. The original architecture of the arches will not be altered, and they will be illuminated all year round to showcase their grandeur. The Mayor said the conservation works will be done in consultation with heritage experts and the facelift will…

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Karnataka Chief Minister asks Centre to hold air show during Dasara in Mysuru

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi and requested him to hold an air show by the Indian Air Force in Mysuru during Dasara celebrations from October 15 to 24.

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All weather tourism mart planned at exhibition grounds: Mysuru MP

The Dasara Exhibition grounds in Mysuru is soon expected to be developed into an “all weather tourism mart” under the Centre’s Swadesh Darshan project.

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Karnataka CM’s announcement on upgradation of Dasara expo ground in Mysuru draws attention of stakeholders in tourism industry

Will the Dasara Exhibition grounds in Mysuru be developed on the lines of Delhi’s Pragati Maidan?

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Celebration of Mahisha Dasara atop Chamundi Hills likely to be allowed this year

The Mahisha Dasara celebration, which had not been allowed atop Chamundi Hills during the just concluded BJP government’s tenure in Karnataka, is expected to be allowed in the coming Dasara season.

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TDP will release a detailed manifesto before Dasara festival, says Naidu

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) will release a full-fledged election manifesto for the 2024 elections ahead of the Dasara festival in October, party chief N. Chandrababu Naidu announced on Monday, adding that the focus would be on wealth creation, welfare of the Backward Classes (BCs) and other marginalised sections

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