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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Mysuru Dasara to be 11-day celebration this year
Bengaluru: Mysuru Dasara is set to run for 11 days this year — a rare extension driven by celestial alignment and cultural planning — with the inaugural ceremony on Sept 22 and the grand Jamboo Savari taking place on Oct 2, coinciding with Vijayadashami and Gandhi Jayanti. Chairing a high-level meeting at Vidhana Soudha Friday, chief minister Siddaramaiah said, "Mysuru Dasara in 2025 will be celebrated for 11 days, due to a unique astronomical occurrence — the Panchami tithi (fifth lunar day) will appear on two consecutive days, Sept 26 and 27, a rare alignment that hasn't occurred in nearly four centuries." Though traditionally a nine or 10-day celebration, Dasara's length has varied in the past because of lunar calendar shifts. "The calendar (Panchanga) followed by the Mysore Palace for all festivals, including Dasara, is based on the lunar calendar. Variations in duration of the festival arise from astronomical factors — specifically the movement of the moon and the sun — which determine the alignment of the lunar days/dates. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru Also, thanks to abundant rainfall, full reservoirs, and strong harvest prospects, Siddaramaiah said the govt is preparing for a bigger and culturally vibrant Dasara, while also putting strong emphasis on security and public order. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like She Is One Of The Largest Athletes In The World And She Is Truly Massive Daily Sport X Undo "Dasara must not become an excuse for unnecessary spending. It is a celebration rooted in rich historical, religious, and cultural traditions. Our focus should be on conveying this legacy to the people while ensuring their safety," he said. His statement gains significance in the backdrop of the stampede near Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, which left 11 people dead. With over 10 lakh visitors expected, including international tourists, the CM said crowd control and security are top priorities this year. He directed that the number of public seats in front of Mysore Palace be reduced to avoid congestion. "Preparations must begin early. Important routes, including those leading to Chamundi Hills and KRS dam, must be repaired. Adequate toilets, parking spaces, and basic amenities must be ensured," Siddaramaiah said. A highlight of this year's festivities will be a grand drone show, in addition to exhibitions and tableaux from govt departments. Since Vijayadashami coincides with Gandhi Jayanti, Gandhian values will also be integrated into the tableaux themes. Last year, the state had sanctioned Rs 40 crore for the Dasara festivities. While a specific allocation is yet to be announced, Siddaramaiah said there will be no shortage of funds. He, however, indicated the govt-sponsored Dasara will be restricted to Mysuru district and won't cover neighbouring districts.
The Print
14 hours ago
- Politics
- The Print
Gandhian ideals to find place in Dasara tableaux, says CM Siddaramaiah
'This year Dasara is falling on Gandhi Jayanti on October 2. So I have instructed officials that Dasara should be celebrated in a manner that makes Gandhi Jayanti meaningful. Especially the tableaux should reflect Gandhi's ideals,' the CM told reporters. He said Gandhi's philosophy should be suitably represented alongside the government's welfare schemes and achievements. Bengaluru, Jun 28 (PTI) As this year's Vijayadashami coincides with Gandhi Jayanti, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday directed officials that tableaux prepared for the Mysuru Dasara celebrations must reflect Mahatma Gandhi's ideals. Siddaramaiah briefed reporters after presiding over a high-level committee meeting at Vidhana Soudha on the preparations for Dasara-2025. The CM said the historical and cultural significance of the festival should not be overshadowed by sheer extravagance. He emphasised that unnecessary spending does not amount to grandeur and that public safety and convenience must be the top priority. 'This year, Dasara will begin on September 22 and culminate with the Jamboo Savari on October 2, making it an 11-day event instead of the usual 10,' the CM said. He emphasised that the programmes should be designed to uphold the rich cultural, religious, and historical traditions of the Mysuru Dasara, which is globally renowned. He stated that while Rs 40 crore was allocated last year, adequate funds will be provided this year as well to organise a grand celebration. He asked departments to plan meaningful exhibitions and displays to showcase government initiatives and guarantee schemes in a way that connects with the public. He also called for people-centric policies to be effectively communicated during the festivities. With more than 10 lakh people expected to attend, including foreign tourists, the CM directed officials to give the utmost attention to crowd management and safety measures. He said police personnel must be people-friendly and law and order should be maintained without any lapses. The number of seats in front of the Mysore Palace will be reduced this time to manage crowding during the Jamboo Savari. Officials were asked to ensure that there is no overcrowding at any of the programme venues. PTI GMS GMS KH This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Gandhian ideals to find place in Dasara tableaux, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru: As this year's Vijayadashami coincides with Gandhi Jayanti , Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday directed officials that tableaux prepared for the Mysuru Dasara celebrations must reflect Mahatma Gandhi's ideals. He said Gandhi's philosophy should be suitably represented alongside the government's welfare schemes and achievements. "This year Dasara is falling on Gandhi Jayanti on October 2. So I have instructed officials that Dasara should be celebrated in a manner that makes Gandhi Jayanti meaningful. Especially the tableaux should reflect Gandhi's ideals," the CM told reporters. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villa For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search ads Learn More Siddaramaiah briefed reporters after presiding over a high-level committee meeting at Vidhana Soudha on the preparations for Dasara-2025. The CM said the historical and cultural significance of the festival should not be overshadowed by sheer extravagance. Live Events He emphasised that unnecessary spending does not amount to grandeur and that public safety and convenience must be the top priority. "This year, Dasara will begin on September 22 and culminate with the Jamboo Savari on October 2, making it an 11-day event instead of the usual 10," the CM said. He emphasised that the programmes should be designed to uphold the rich cultural, religious, and historical traditions of the Mysuru Dasara, which is globally renowned. He stated that while Rs 40 crore was allocated last year, adequate funds will be provided this year as well to organise a grand celebration. He asked departments to plan meaningful exhibitions and displays to showcase government initiatives and guarantee schemes in a way that connects with the public. He also called for people-centric policies to be effectively communicated during the festivities. With more than 10 lakh people expected to attend, including foreign tourists, the CM directed officials to give the utmost attention to crowd management and safety measures. He said police personnel must be people-friendly and law and order should be maintained without any lapses. The number of seats in front of the Mysore Palace will be reduced this time to manage crowding during the Jamboo Savari. Officials were asked to ensure that there is no overcrowding at any of the programme venues.
The Hindu
18-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Karnataka to hand over kumki elephants to A.P. on May 21 to tackle human-elephant conflict
Karnataka will hand over kumki elephants to Andhra Pradesh on May 21 to tackle man-elephant conflict along the Karnataka-Andhra Pradesh border. Karnataka Forest and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre on Sunday said that in an official ceremony at the Vidhana Soudha the trained elephants will be handed over by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. Mr. Khandre in a statement said that the handing over of the elephants is part of an agreement for the exchange of best practices between Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Kerala. This agreement was formulated between the States during an international conference on elephant-human conflict in Bengaluru in 2024. Besides, on August 8, 2024, Mr. Kalyan who also holds the Environment portfolio, led a delegation of forest officials to Bengaluru and requested Mr. Khandre to provide eight kumki elephants to manage, drive, and capture wild elephants. He had also sought help to provide training to their mahouts and forest staff in operations to capture elephants. Later, during a visit by Mr. Khandre to Vijayawada on September 27, 2024, a mutual understanding agreement was signed between both States on this issue. 'Kolar district, which borders Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor district, has been experiencing an increase in elephant-human conflicts. Operations undertaken by the Andhra Pradesh forest department will help prevent rogue elephants from crossing over to Karnataka. The handing over of kumki elephants will indirectly benefit Karnataka as well,' Mr. Khandre said. He added the kumki elephants, which take part in the Jamboo Savari during the Dasara celebrations in Mysuru, would not be handed over to Andhra Pradesh.
