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Poor alterations, blocked drainage worsened Lansdowne building
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (157+ words) IIT Roorkee's report to Supreme Court blames unscientific additions for deterioration Mysore/Mysuru: In its report on the condition of Devaraja Market and the Lansdowne Building, the IIT Roorkee Committee told the Supreme Court that both structures can be restored…...
Geetu Geechu" Paintings Expo at Suchitra Art Gallery tomorrow
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (200+ words) Mysore/Mysuru: Mythri Charitable Trust, a School for Persons with Intellectual Disability, will present "Geetu Geechu," an art exhibition featuring works by its students, tomorrow at Suchitra Art Gallery in Kalamandira premises from 11 am onwards. The expo will be inaugurated…...
Architecture with a soul
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (994+ words) INTERNATIONAL Women's Day Special" Architect and Academic Dr. H. S. Champa speaks about shaping young architects, preserving Mysuru's heritage and designing cities in harmony with nature. As cities expand rapidly and natural landscapes come under pressure, architect and academician Dr. H. S. Champa advocates…...
Traditional architectural style
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (189+ words) Mysore/Mysuru: The redevelopment of Mysuru's Agrahara Circle will not only restore the landmark but also highlight traditional architectural elements. The plan includes a stone-built outer ring, a central fountain and a specially designed pavilion topped with a seated statue…...
Heritage building renovations await SC decision: Minister
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (192+ words) Bengaluru: Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh has said that renovation of Mysuru's iconic landmarks, including Mysore Palace, Lansdowne Building and Devaraja Market, cannot proceed until the Supreme Court" (SC) delivers its verdict. Speaking in the Legislative Council yesterday, the Minister…...
Architectural Expo begins at JCAC
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (144+ words) Mysore/Mysuru: An architectural exhibition featuring the works of celebrated South African architect Peter Rich began at Jagannatha Centre for Art and Culture (JCAC) in Vijayanagar 1st Stage here yesterday. The expo, which showcases Peter Rich's critically acclaimed installation from the…...
Renowned artists to take part in "Meet the Artists" event in Mysuru
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (305+ words) Mysore/Mysuru: In a significant boost to the city's cultural landscape, The Art Park " Meet the Artists event will be held in Mysuru for the first time on Mar. 22 at the Heritage House between 11 am and 5 pm. The day-long programme…...
UP Speaker's new chair has a Mysuru connect
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (367+ words) A 7-foot-high & 4-foot-wide chair from Mysuru enhances UP Assembly's grandeur Mysore/Mysuru: The traditional Mysore-style art, which has patrons across the world, has added yet another feather to its cap. The Speaker of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly has adorned…...
Artefacts on display draw crowds at Chitra Santhe
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (252+ words) Mysore/Mysuru: The two-day Mysore Chitra Santhe, organised as part of Uttarayana Cultural Festival by Jagannatha Centre for Art and Culture (JCAC) jointly with Association of Visual Arts (AVA), concludes this evening. The Chitra Santhe, as the name goes, has…...
SC directive to submit study report on Lansdowne Building: INTACH collects soil, brick
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (243+ words) Mysore/Mysuru: In a perpetuating exercise towards the conservation of the now defunct Lansdowne Building, opposite City Bus Stand in Mysuru, a team of experts from the The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) have been collecting…...