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The Hindu
12 hours ago
- The Hindu
11th International Day of Yoga: from palace to heritage sites, yoga to unfold at cultural landmarks
It will be a convergence of yoga and heritage during the 11 International Day of Yoga to be held on Saturday. For, there will be simultaneous yoga performance blending the age-old wisdom of yoga amidst the rich architectural setting of heritage sites including the iconic Mysuru palace, Dariya Daulat Bagh in Srirangapatana, Halebidu, and the Keshava Temple at Somanathapur. While the Archaeological Survey of India is conducting the yoga sessions at the three heritage sites of Dariya Daulat Bagh, Halebidu, and Somanathapur, the Mysuru district administration is organising the event on the palace premises to set the tone. The Department of Ayush and Mysuru Zilla Panchayat is involved in the events to be held at the palace. At Somanathpur Keshava temple which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, senior officials of the Ministry of Education will take part. According to local sources, about 1,200 school children will take part in the yoga day event for which arrangements are in place. The host institution is Central Institute of Indian Languages and the Regional Institute of Education, Mysuru. While showcasing the rich tourism potential and heritage of Karnataka, the yoga day will highlight the imperatives of attaining inner harmony through yoga besides the obvious health benefits. At the Mysuru palace, about 15,000 people will take part in the event, in which participants from various yoga institutions in the city will perform as per the standard protocol issued by the government. The district in-charge Minister H.C. Mahadevappa, MP for Mysuru Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, MLA T.S. Srivatsa, and others will participate. There are scores of yoga institutions in Mysuru which has emerged as a hub for learning the ancient Indian discipline and the genesis of it is traced to the encouragement and patronisation to yoga imparted by the Wadiyars of Mysuru. Some of the legendary yoga gurus like B.K.S. Iyengar, Pattabhi Jois, etc., who popularised the discipline all over the world, learnt yoga from Tirumalai Krishnamacharya who was patronised by Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar and taught at the Mysuru palace. In 2022, Mysuru was the venue for the main yoga day event which was led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In the run-up to the finale slated for Saturday, the Department of Ayush, in association with various stakeholders including the Federation of Yoga Associations, had a 21-day pre-event activities to encourage people to take part in the event and take to yoga on a regular basis for physical and mental well-being.
The Hindu
11-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
After legal victory, renovated Chamundi Hills Interpretation Centre reopens to public
Minister in charge of Mysuru district, H.C. Mahadevappa, inaugurated the renovated Chamundi Vana and Interpretation Centre at Chamundi Hills on Wednesday. The interpretation centre is located close to the statue of Mahishasura and is being re-developed at a cost of nearly ₹1 crore. The project further included the development of a tree park, Rashi Vana, and a Nakshtra Vana, all of which are taking shape. Deputy Conservator of Forests (Territorial) K.N. Basavaraju said that the inauguration of the interpretation centre constituted the first phase of the project, and the Tree Park and the Rashi Vana will be developed in the coming days. The concept of Pavitra Vana entails the growth of trees that also have a religious and philosophical connection apart from medicinal importance, and they will be grown here. The trees that will be grown here will include Peepal, Banyan, Amla or Indian Gooseberry, Arjuna, Wood Apple, Neem, Indian Rosewood, Mango, Flame of the Forest, Jackfruit or Halasu, Banni or Rusti Acacia, and Sandalwood to name a few. Additionally, trees associated with different constellations will also be grown, including Fig, Bilva, Ashoka, Amla tree, Nerale or Jamun, Mahogany etc. The Nakshatra Vana will have trees associated with 27 constellations and include Arjuna, Halasu, Tulasi, Kadamba, Bevu, Palasha, Nagakesar etc. Mr. Mahadevappa said that though an interpretation centre existed at Chamundi Hills, it was closed following a legal dispute over the land in 2011. Subsequently, the Forest Department scoured for documents transferring the ownership and traced it at the State Archives in Mysuru and filed an appeal in the High Court of Karnataka, which upheld the claims of the Forest Department. Mr. Basavaraju said he searched for the documents and retrieved important ones apart from an order copy dated February 12, 1945, which indicated that the then Maharaja of Mysuru had acquired and transferred nearly 20 acres of land under private domain to the Forest Department. This was submitted to the High Court of Karnataka, which ruled that ''once a forest always a forest'' and ordered on July 30 last year that the land belonged to the Forest Department, said Mr. Basavaraju. The interpretation centre will not only provide information about environment in general but will also throw light on Chamundi Hills and its ecosystem. Apart from educating the general public on environmental issues, the interpretation centre will also publicize many of the forest department's projects like Krishi Aranya Prothsaha Yojane (KAPY), information pertaining to human-animal conflict, sandalwood farming, projects that reduce pressure on forests by providing LPG cylinder as fuel for local communities living along the forest boundary, about forest martyrs or those who died while protecting the forests and wildlife from poachers, timber smugglers etc, apart from providing information on imperatives of environment and wildlife conservation. Chamundeshwari MLA G.T. Deve Gowda, Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy, Chief Conservator of Forests of Mysuru Circle Ms. Malathi Priya, DCF Basavaraju and others were present.
The Hindu
28-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Mahadevappa directs officials to respond swiftly to rain damage
Minister for Social Welfare H.C. Mahadevappa, who is also the Minister in charge of Mysuru district, convened a meeting of officials in the city on Wednesday and issued directions to them to take all precautionary measures against rain damage in the district. Pointing out that monsoon had arrived early in the district, Mr. Mahadevappa reviewed the water levels in the reservoirs and the inflow rate while also asking the officials to respond swiftly to complaints of rain damage. He directed the officials to immediately provide suitable compensation to the owners of six heads of cattle that had perished in the rain in Nanjangud taluk. He also asked the officials to promptly take up the repair of 146 electric poles that had been damaged in the rains. He cautioned the officials against possible contamination of drinking water due to seepage of rainwater into water tanks and wells due to heavy rains. 'Under no circumstances should drinking water be contaminated', he said. With rainfall exceeding expectations, he instructed the officials to ensure that farmers who are preparing for sowing operations do not face any difficulty in accessing adequate seeds and fertilizers. Mr. Mahadevappa also asked the officials to advise farmers to reduce the use of potassium-based fertilizers as its excessive use could reduce soil fertility. Even though the number of COVID-19 cases reported in Mysuru district was less, the Minister emphasised the need for people to follow instructions and take necessary precautions. People showing symptoms should undergo a test and receive treatment at the nearest medical facility, he said. Deputy Commissioner of Mysuru G. Lakshmikant Reddy, City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar, District Health Officer Kumaraswamy and other senior officials of district administration were present at the meeting.
