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Vajramushti wrestling in the Mysore Dasara tradition.

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Vajramushti at Mysore Dasara and the garadi houses of Karnataka wrestlers.

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Traditional wrestling, also known as "Nada Kusti," has a rich history in Mysore, Karnataka. This ancient sport was patronized by the erstwhile rulers of Mysore and was a popular form of entertainment, especially during the Dasara festival ¹. *Key Aspects of Traditional Wrestling in Mysore:* - *Garadi Manes*: These traditional wrestling houses were once abundant in Mysore, with over 250 Garadis in the region. However, many have shut down due to lack of support and maintenance. - *Wrestling Style*: Nada Kusti is a traditional style of wrestling that involves grappling and physical strength. It's different from modern freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. - *Tournaments*: The Dasara festival in Mysore features traditional wrestling tournaments, attracting wrestlers from across the state and country. - *Challenges*: Despite its rich history, traditional wrestling in Mysore faces challenges such as lack of funding, infrastructure, and government support ² ¹ ³. *Efforts to Revive Traditional Wrestling:* - *Wrestling Academy*: There's a proposal to establish a wrestling academy in Mysore to provide training and support to young wrestlers. - *Government Initiatives*: The state government has allocated funds for restoring traditional wrestling houses and providing wrestling mats to schools. - *Local Initiatives*: Organizations like the Sri Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Garadi Sangha are working to promote traditional wrestling and encourage young wrestlers ¹ ⁴. *Notable Wrestlers from Mysore:* - *Rudra Mooga*: A legendary wrestler from Mysore known for his strength and skills. - *Shankar Chakravarthy*: A renowned wrestler who represented India in international competitions. - *Lokesh*: Another notable wrestler from Mysore who achieved success at the national level ¹ ⁵. Overall, traditional wrestling is an integral part of Mysore's cultural heritage, and efforts are being made to revive and promote this ancient sport ¹.

Century-old Bhagavad Gita dolls shown at Bombe Mane in Mysuru during Dasara, from N R Groups.

ನೂರು ವರ್ಷಕ್ಕೂ ಪುರಾತನ ಭಗವದ್ಗೀತೆ ಐತಿಹಾಸಿಕ ಬೊಂಬೆಗಳು... Bombe Mane | Dasara | N R Groups

Gombe Habba or festival of dolls is celebrated by enthusiastic individuals during Dasara/Navaratri each year. The Festival of Dolls involves collecting a wide range of dolls, presenting them in a multi-stage platform and inviting friends to come over and have a look. Major elements of Gombe Habba: Theme: Each individual/family celebrating Gombe Habba may select a theme or a mythological plot around which doll collection for that year may be focused. For example, characters from Ramayana, Mahabharata or other Hindu Puranas offer ample themes and sub plots. Pattada Gombe: Often the lead pair or main characters of the theme are presented prominently among doll collections. God and Goddess pairs such as Sri Krishna and Radha, Shiva-Parvati, Rama-Sita are commonly presented as lead pairs. Dolls are commonly made of wood. Dolls made from metal, plastic or clay may also be used. The set up: Dolls are set up in multiple levels, usually around 9, representing 9 days of Navratri. The most prominent dolls are usually placed in top most racks, while smaller dolls representing junior/support characters, supplementary story lines are placed at the bottom. Light decorations, lamps, garlands and other decorations are done to enhance visual appeal of Gombe Habbà celebrations. Visiting each other’s home to view and appreciate their doll collections, sharing sweets and greetings are an integral part of Gombe Habba. Saraswati Puja is done on the 9th day of Navaratri. On the 10th Day of Navaratri the dolls are systematically packed and rested till next year. Where to witness Gombe Habba: Exhibition of Dolls are usually part of public events held during Navratri festival. Bombe Mane in Mysuru is a popular display venue for dolls. Bimba Art Hut, Basavanagudi: Celebrates miniature arts with 10 day long events, dolls are an integral part of most events. http://www.indian-heritage.org/artcraft/bimba.html A private company, Bengaluru by Foot organizes walking tours of Dasara dolls, in Basavanagudi area of Bengaluru. Check: http://www.bengalurubyfoot.com/month-s-walks.html Your host/hotel staff may assist you to further to locate nearest Gombe Habba celebration you may visit during Navratri (falls in October month)

How Mysore Dasara began.

ಮೈಸೂರು ದಸರಾ ಶುರುವಾದ ರೋಚಕ ಕಥೆ... Interesting story about Mysore Dasara

ಮೈಸೂರು ದಸರಾ ಶುರುವಾಗಿದ್ದು ಹ್ಯಾಗೆ ಅನ್ನೋ ರೋಮಾಂಚಕ ಘಟನೆಗಳ ಸರಮಾಲೆ... ಮೈಸೂರು ದಸರಾ ಶುರುವಾದ ರೋಚಕ ಕಥೆ... Interesting story abou Mysore Dasara

An overview of Mysuru Dasara.

Mysuru Dasara

Dasara-season curiosities of the Mysuru palace.

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