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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…

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

Tableau on religious harmony planned during Mangaluru Dasara procession

MANGALURU: Even as the coastal city has been witnessing a communal divide in the name of allotment of stalls during festival fairs, Bhagat Singh Warriors (BSW) has decided to spread the message of harmony in a novel way during the Mangaluru Dasara procession.

The Times of India · Oct 20, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

‘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…

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023