He had carried the Golden Howdah 13 times in Dasara procession Mysuru/Hunsur: Balarama (67), the former Captain of the Dasara jumbo squad, who had successfully carried the 750 kg Golden Howdah during ...

Shashthi Tithi Begins 05:53 AM on August 14, 2025 Shashthi Tithi Ends 03:37 AM on August 15, 2025 As per the ISKCON calendar, special rituals and kirtans will be performed in temples across the globe.

Balarama, the iconic elephant of Mysuru Dasara celebrations, passed away on Sunday evening due to age–related health issues and TB. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to Balarama and ...

MYSORE: Balarama, the much-loved jumbo and the main attraction of the Mysore Dasara celebrations may not carry the 800 kg Golden Howdah on Vijayadashmi Day, officials of the forest department hinted.

We’ve all heard many tales of Krishna; so here is a story about his elder brother Balarama. Both Krishna and Balarama grew up among the cowherds of Gokul and Vrindavan. Along with the other boys, the ...