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Dasara- Navarathiri- Poojas
2007-10-20 10:21:00 In Hindu Mythology God is in the form of Trinity of Brahma, the God of Creation or Birth, Vishnu the God of Protection or Life, and Shiva, the God for Destruction or Death. Their female counterparts are Saraswathi, the Goddess of Knowledge, Lakshmi the Goddess of Wealth and Parvathi the Goddess of Courage. The Gods and Goddesses are the first self revelation of the Absolute, the male being the personification of passive aspect of the female, the activating energy. Dasara is celebrated allover India as a religious as well as a social festival which is an occasion for poojas and festivities like music, dance and cultural programmes.In TamilNadu, Dasara is celebrated as Navarathiri. Married ladies pray to the Goddess for the well being of the family and children by performing poojas and reciting Lalitha Sahasranamam. Community prayers are conducted at various temples and at other places of worship. Poojas are performed for the well being of the community and for the natio...
Mysore Dasara Highlights and Tourist Guide
2007-10-09 18:30:00 Mysore Tourism's FlagshipEvent Mysore Dasara is all set to take of Oct 12thDates of the Festival ? 12th Oct to 21st OctFestival Inauguration from Chamundeshwari or Chamundi Hill ? Oct 12thNumber of Tourists expected to attend the Dasara Festival ? 1.2 MillionKey Performers ? Hema Malini, Sonu Nigam, Usha Uthup and Kunnukkudi VaidyanathanVintage Car Rally from Bangalore to Mysore ? Oct 13th21st Oct 2007 Afternoon - Dasara Procession (Jumbo Savari)21st Oct 2007 Evening ? Torchlight ParadePalace will be illuminated with more than 96,000 bulb lights.Illumination Time: 7.00 PM to 10 PM from Oct 12th to Oct 21stEntry to the Palace will be restricted between 1.30 PM to 5.30 PM on Oct 12th and Oct 20th and no Entry on 21st on the day of Vijayadashmi procession.Must know key telephone nos for Dasara Information Centre 9900801675, 9900804061Most convenient and hassle free way to see the Dasara is to buy the Gold CardOfficial Website
Brindavan Gardens hotel option for Mysore Dasara 2007
2007-10-06 20:31:00 There are a ton of options ranging from Home Stay to Luxury hotels at Mysore for Dasara 2007. Where would you rather stay if you had an option at Mysore for this years Mysore Dasara, Brindavan Gardens would be among the top Hotel or Resort choices.The Royal Orchid Brindavan Gardens is a great new addition to the Mysore's Heritage Hotel collection. Close to the inspiring Cauvery River and overlooking the breathtaking Brindavan Gardens, Royal Orchid Brindavan is a great getaway option for Mysore Dasra 2007. The other great option in Mysore being Royal Orchid Metropole.
Mysore Dasara 2007, Quick Guide - History and Highlights
2007-10-06 20:06:00 Mysore Dasara 2007 in a NutShellDasara is Karnataka?s State festival know as Nadahabba. It is part of Navarathri the 10 day pan-india Hindu festival and with the last day Vijayadashmi being the most auspicious day of Dasara. The Dasara festivities were first performed by Wodeyor King, Raja Wodeyar I (1578-1617 CE) in the year 1610. Since then it has been a tradition for the celebration of the festival to be steered by the Royal Family of Mysore. The royal family of Mysore performs special pooja on the occasion of Dasara. During Dasara, the entire City is gaily decorated and illuminated.Tip: Most convenient and hassle free way to see the Mysore Dasara is to buy the Mysore Dasara Gold CardMysore Dasara 2007 Festival Dates ? 12th Oct to 21st Oct 2007Key Dasara 2007 Progams21st Oct 2007 Afternoon - Dasara Procession (Jumbo Savari) 21st Oct 2007 Evening ? Torchlight ParadeRest of the events & program guide can be found at the Mysore Dasara Site and the Mysore Tourism Guide.
New Home Stay options in Mysore for Dasara 2007
2007-10-06 14:14:00 Home Stays are accommodation options that help the local community to showcase the ethnic culture and heritage to Tourists both domestic and international. Home Stays were launched during the last Mysore Dasara to help bridge Mysore's peak Tourist season accommodation crunch. Unfortunately Mysore Tourism has not been as fortunate as Coorg or Kodagu when it comes to creating sustaining affordable Home Stays which have become symbols of Eco-Tourism in Karnataka State. The Mysore Tourism dept.?s initiative derived from the age old Indian tradition of Atithi Devo Bhava (the guest is an embodiment of God) has never really taken root in this Tourist friendly town. The reason reasons being clearly linked to the new Boom town that Mysore is fast transitioning into very similar to the Bangalore of the early 90?s. Unlike Coorg where there are few options to monetize one?s house or space, in Mysore Home Stays are less sustainable when compared to other commercials options available to propert... |
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