Sky
was high for the family members of mahouts and kavadi who ventured out
to tour prominent places of Mysore. For first time they were taken on
tour for prominent tourists
destination like KRS, Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens,
Srirangapatna and Chamundi Hill.
The family
members were seen dressed neatly and waiting for the bus to travel in
and around Mysore. What made more surprising and memorable event for
many is climbing the public transport for first time.
They were very much amused to watch the animals in
the cages. The children innocently were seen questioning their parents
why the animals, birds have been kept in arrest at Zoo, and why not in
forest. Some of them even expressed sympathy for the animals, stating
its good the animals, birds wander freely in their place.
After viewing the statue of demon Mahishasura atop
chamundi hill, the discussions were on among them and later they left
for Srirangapatna, seeking blessing from goddess Chamundeshwari.
Bhagya said: “This is first time am climbing the bus and second time coming to Mysore. I have traveled in truck," she added.Shashithamma said she woked up around 6 am and waited for the bus arrival to make sure that she gets seat near window.
“We are extremely happy and eager to round up the city. We had seen
only Palace, but now we have got the opportunity to see other places,”
she added.
Social Worker Roopa Kala who accompanied the
mahouts said they are happily enjoying the trip, singing folkart songs,
and putting steps for tribal dances.
After flagging-off the buses, MLA MK Somashekar said
that the mahouts family members will be made introduce to prominent
four tourist destinations, and will continue the legacy every year. From
next year measures will be taken to introduce more tourists places,” he
added.
About 230 mahouts and kavadis family members toured
the city in three buses, exclusively arranged by Dasara Darshana
Sub-Committee.
A special food arrangements were made for them
at Srirangapatna, which include Chicken Biriyani, Mutton fry, gravy,
banana and a pan beda after their food were provided.
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Russians spread peace message
Its
not only tableaux drew the attention of lakhs of people on procession
route, whereas a peace march by Russian troupe also took center note.
As many as 28 Russians from St Peter's Berg in white and white,
passed over the five kilometers stretch spreading the message of unity,
peace, and harmony.
Alice said:" This is out first visit to
Mysore. We thought this will be perfect platform to spread peace message
among lakhs of people."
Holding placards displaying the messages like: 'A real king is the
one who rules upon his own sense organs', 'freedom from vices is true
independence', and much more they spread the peace messages among
public.
They were seen waving hands and drawing attention of the huge
crowd. They are the members of Brahma Kumari Wing in Russian, which is
existing from last 25 years. They will be staying in Mysore for some
more days and will be presenting a cultural programme by this month end.
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Water, buttermilk quench the thirst of artistes
Thanks
for the initiative of several organisation which tried to quench the
thirst of artistes, women and children across procession route.
SPI had set up 25kiosks to supply water for artistes, women and
children on procession route. This is first time they had set up the
kiosks for every 100 meters. Volunteer Shivananda said in every kiosks
five members are working and they have distributed water for about
30,000 people.
Dr Rajkumar Fans Association members were seen distributing
buttermilk for police personnel and artistes at KR Circle. Member Manju
said they are distributing 200 liters of butter milk.' Volunteers of
Vasavi Seva Dhal also distributed 2000 (1/2 liter) water bottles, and
distributed about 30 cans of water.
Dollu Kunitha Ariste Siddamma said that this is the first time they
are getting sufficient amount of water to drink across procession route
and quench their thirst.
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