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Bannimantap is an historical place in the Indian city of
Bannimantap is an historical place in the Indian city of Mysore
Mysore (), officially Mysuru (), is a city in the southern part of the state of Karnataka, India. Mysore city is geographically located between 12° 18′ 26″ north latitude and 76° 38′ 59″ east longitude. It is located at an altitude of ...
, Karnataka
Karnataka (; ISO: , , also known as Karunāḍu) is a state in the southwestern region of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as Mysore State , it was renamed ''Karnat ...
, India. where the world famous Mysore Dasara
Mysore Dasara is the ''Nadahabba'' (state festival) of the state of Karnataka in India. It is a 10-day festival, starting with nine nights called Navaratri and the last day being Vijayadashami. The festival is observed on the tenth day in the ...
Jumbo Savari parade marks the end and after which cultural programmes are host every year on Vijayadashami
Vijayadashami ( sa, विजयदशमी, Vijayadaśamī, translit-std=IAST), also known as Dussehra, Dasara or Dashain, is a major Hindu festival celebrated at the end of Navaratri every year. It is observed on the tenth day in the Hindu ...
in the presence of the Governor of Karnataka
The Governor of Karnataka is the constitutional head of the Indian state of Karnataka. The governor is appointed by the president of India for a term of five years, and holds office at the president's pleasure. The governor is ''de jure'' head ...
, Chief Minister of Karnataka
The chief minister of Karnataka, formerly known as the chief minister of Mysore, is the chief executive officer of the government of the Indian state of Karnataka. As per the Constitution of India, the governor of Karnataka is the state's ''de j ...
and other Council of Ministers of the Govt. of Karnataka.
Etymology
Bannimantap is derived from the word ''banni mara'' which means ''Prosopis cineraria'' tree inKannada
Kannada (; ಕನ್ನಡ, ), originally romanised Canarese, is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by the people of Karnataka in southwestern India, with minorities in all neighbouring states. It has around 47 million native s ...
language. Whereas Mantapa or mandapa in the Indian architecture means outdoor hall or pavilion for the public rituals.
History
Historical evidences of more than 400 years indicate Maharajas of Mysore offered pooja to the Bannimara (Banni Tree) located in the northern part of the Mysore (the present day Bannimantap).Current use
The Mysore Dasara festivities are carried out at this venue which features the Dasara Air Show.See also
* Hanumanthanagar *Naidu Nagar
R. S. Naidu Nagar is a suburb in the northern side of Mysore. The local language spoken here is Kannada.
Bus Station
KSRTC has built a special bus station for this locality. The residential quarters for the government officials of Mysore are ...
*Hebbal Hebbal may refer to several places in Karnataka, India:
* Hebbal, Bangalore, a neighborhood in Bangalore
** Hebbal Lake, Bangalore
** Hebbal-Kittayya inscription
** Hebbal (Vidhana Sabha constituency)
** University of Agricultural Sciences, Banga ...
*Hale Kesare
Hale Kesare is a small village in Mysore district of Karnataka state in India.
Location
Hale Kesare village is located immediately north of the ring road near R.S.Naidu Nagar satellite bus station, Mysore Towards Teachers Layout Nagunahalli Road ...
*Mandi Mohalla
Mandi Mohalla, K.T.Street or Ashoka Road, is a suburb of Mysore city in Karnataka state of India.
Location
Mandi Mohalla township is located in the downtown area of Mysore city. It is on the eastern side of Mysore Junction railway station and ...
References
{{reflist Mysore Mysore North