DJ Piyush at a dandiya night in The Park Navratri is that time of the year when the dancer in many of us is let loose. The colourful chaniya choli and dandiyas are made ready for non-stop dance and fun. Piyush Bajaj, the most sought-after DJ for danidya gatherings in Hyderabad, explains how a dandiya … Read more
JD(S) president H.D. Deve Gowda visited Kukke Subrahmanya temple in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka on October 9, 2023. Janata Dal (Secular) president H. D. Deve Gowda said that the party will discuss seat sharing with the BJP for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections after the Dasara celebrations. Speaking to mediapersons at Kukke Subrahmanya in … Read more
KSTDC will be operating three trips of its double decker bus – Ambaari – every evening during Dasara festival. | Photo Credit: M.A. Sriram Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) will be operating three trips of its double decker bus – Ambaari – every evening during Dasara festival. According to Joint Director of Tourism Department, … Read more
Ministers Taneti Vanitha and Kottu Satyanarayana, in a review meeting held at the Collectorate in Vijayawada, asked authorities concerned to ensure that all arrangements for Dasara festivities at Durga Malleswara Swamiwarla Devasthanam are in place before the commencement of the festival from October 15. They asked officials to see to it that there is an … Read more
The 14 elephants participating in Dasara festivities here and their handlers have been provided insurance cover. According to Forest Department officials, Dasara elephants and their handlers, including mahouts and kavadis, besides the department staff are covered under a comprehensive temporary insurance policy aimed at safeguarding them from unforeseen risks. While each of the 10 male … Read more
Elephants being given a bath in the backwaters of Tunga river at Sakrebailu (aka Sakrebyle) elephant camp, in Shivamogga district of Karnataka. | Photo Credit: Murali Kumar K Two elephants from Sakrebailu camp near Shivamogga in Karnataka are expected to take part in the historic Mysuru Dasara procession this year. The Mysuru Dasara is the showpiece … Read more
The gentle giants from the jungle camps who trained for more than 45 days for the grueling Dasara procession walked away with honours and were the showstoppers during the Jamboo Savari held here on Wednesday. The elephants – decked in sparkling finery and artistically decorated – marched with aplomb from the Amba Vilas Palace … Read more
The teaser released by Mr. Thackeray simply proclaims that “a sea of loyalty” will descend upon Shivaji Park on October 5 The teaser released by Mr. Thackeray simply proclaims that “a sea of loyalty” will descend upon Shivaji Park on October 5 Ahead the impending face-off between the rival Uddhav Thackeray and the Eknath Shinde’s … Read more
As committed earlier, Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao is likely to announce a new party at the national level on October 5 (Dasara) to take his fight against BJP pan-India. That day, sources said, Mr. Rao would preside over a meeting of the legislature and parliamentary parties and they would adopt resolutions seeking launch of … Read more
On Vijayadashmi, devotees who celebrate Durga Puja do special prayers and rituals at their temples and homes. By Pankaj Khanna, Dussehra 2021 Shubh Muhurat Vijaya Dashami or Dussehra starts on 14th October, 2021 at 6:52pm and ends on 15th October, 2021 at 6:02pm. The puja in the after of 15th October is from 1:15pm to … Read more