Mysuru Dasara Jamboo Savari: Cultural teams, Caparisoned Elephants dazzle amid showers
Mysuru: The world-famous Mysuru Dasara festival’s grand Jamboo Savari procession was marked by vibrant cultural performances and the majestic march of elephants, adding splendour to the celebrations.
After Chief Minister Siddaramaiah offered prayers at the Nandi Dwaja, cultural troupes including Kombu Kahale, Veeragase and Dollu Kunitha set the tone for the procession towards the Banni Mantapa. Leading the iconic line-up was Nishane elephant Gopi, followed by Mahendra, Lakshmi, Gajendra, Prashanth, Sugreeva, Bhima, Kanjan and Ekalavya.
One of the highlights was the tableau on the state government’s flagship Shakti scheme, which drew special attention along with the Nandi Dhwaja performance and HAL-themed tableau. The sight of the elephants, especially Bhima, thrilled the crowds, who broke into loud cheers.
As Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and District In-charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa joined Siddaramaiah at the venue, a light drizzle set in during the procession. Spectators shielded themselves by lifting their chairs overhead, while the overcast skies created a sense of anticipation but did little to dampen the festive spirit.
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Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green power KKR to 29-run win over GT
Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
