Ustad Rafique Khan and Vid. Ankush N. Nayak presenting a Sitar Jugalbandi as part of the Dasara Cultural Programmes at Mysore Palace last evening. Picture right shows Badari Divya Bhushan and troupe of Bhushans’ Academy, Mysuru, performing ‘Sri Ramanuja Dhanurdasa Vaibhavam’ at Palace yesterday.
Music Scholar Dr. Padma Murthy conferred ‘Rajya Sangeetha Vidwan’ award
October 16, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Noted Music Scholar Dr. Padma Murthy was conferred the prestigious ‘Rajya Sangeetha Vidwan’ award during the launch of Dasara cultural programmes at Mysore Palace premises here yesterday. The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 5 lakh, a memento and a citation. Speaking after inaugurating the programme, Chief Minister Siddharamaiah said that the erstwhile…
Mahila Dasara Sub-Committee hosts Rangoli Contest at Palace premises
October 16, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Mysuru Dasara, Mahila Dasara Sub-Committee-2023 had organised a Rangoli Contest for women in front of Mysore Palace this morning. A total of 100 women from different parts of the district enthusiastically participated in the contest by drawing colourful and attractive Rangolis which added more glitter to the prevailing festival mood at…
Pt. Rajeev Taranath to perform at Palace stage on Oct. 21
October 15, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: In a swift development after internationally renowned Sarod maestro Pandit Rajeev Taranath levelled the allegations of commission sought to perform in Dasara cultural programmes, caught the officials busy preparing for Dasara off-guard, the concert of the exponent is scheduled to be held on Oct. 21 at the main stage erected in front of Mysore…
Sharannavarathri: Private Durbar at Mysore Palace from tomorrow
October 14, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Dasara festival, member of the erstwhile Royal family Pramoda Devi Wadiyar has released the schedule of Sharannavarathri to take place in the Mysore Palace premises, which is as follows: Oct.15: Private Durbar, Ascending the throne and religious events will take place from 6.05 am, followed by Kumkuma Dharane at Chamundi Thotti…
Golden Throne assembled at Palace
October 9, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: While typically not accessible to the public or tourists, one of the significant rituals observed during the Navarathri celebrations involves the assembly of the jewel-encrusted Golden Throne, known as the ‘Rathna-Khachita Suvarna Simhasana.’ This intricate process took place this morning in the Amba Vilas Durbar Hall of the Mysore Palace, accompanied by traditional rituals….
Goddess Chamundeshwari idol handed over to Hill Temple EO
October 9, 2023As part of the Mysuru Dasara celebration, the idol (Utsava Murthi) of Goddess Chamundeshwari, also known as Mahishasura Mardhini (in the possession of Mysore Palace), was handed over by Mysore Palace Board to the Chamundi Hill Temple authorities this morning. The idol was received by Chamundi Temple Executive Officer (EO) Krishna from Palace Board Deputy…
Cleaning chandelier at Palace
October 8, 2023A worker cleaning a chandelier at Durbar Hall of Mysore Palace on the eve of assembling of golden throne this morning, as Mysore Palace Board Deputy Director T.S. Subramanya and others look on. [Pic. by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav]
Sharannavarathri at Mysore Palace
October 6, 2023Assembling of Golden Throne on Oct. 9 Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Dasara festival, member of the erstwhile Royal family Pramoda Devi Wadiyar has released the schedule of the month-long Sharannavarathri to take place in the Mysore Palace premises on several days from Oct. 9 to Nov. 8, which is as follows: Oct. 9: Sharannavarathri celebrations…
Cannon Firing: Dry run begins at Mysore Palace
October 5, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: To make sure that there will be no glitches and mistakes during the 21 round cannon salute in one minute, when VIPs shower flowers on the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari, placed inside the Golden Howdah on Vijayadashami Day (Oct. 24), a team of Police personnel from the City Armed Reserve (CAR), who are part…
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