Mysuru: Department of archaeology, museums and heritage commissioner P Shivaraju on Saturday said that preserving heritage is a collective responsibility and that a sense of tradition should remain deeply rooted in society.He was speaking after flagging off a traditional tonga ride organised by the department for couples dressed in traditional attire in the city.Shivaraju said such initiatives would help preserve and promote Karnataka’s rich cultural heritage. “While modern clothing has become the norm today, traditional events play an important role in showcasing the state’s art, culture and heritage to the world. Public participation and the support of Kannadigas are essential to taking Karnataka’s heritage to a global audience,” he said.Shelvapillai Iyengar, head of the research centre, department of archaeology, KSOU, noted that Mysuru’s intangible cultural heritage practices received Unesco recognition in 2008. He expressed hope that Mysuru Dasara would also receive global heritage recognition in the future.As part of the event, couples dressed in traditional attire took part in tonga rides through various parts of the city. They were also briefed on the heritage buildings and landmarks along the route.Department deputy director CN Manjula and heritage expert NS Rangaraju were among those present.Concert rescheduledA live concert by playback singer Sid Sriram, organised as part of Yuva Dasara 2026, has been rescheduled to Sunday, Oct 18. The concert will begin at 5pm near Jwalamukhi Tripura Sundari Temple on Ring Road.
