Mysuru is hosting Modi for the second time in four months

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday witnessed a special screening at the Sky Theater of the newly inaugurated COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium in Mysuru. | Photo credit: ANI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Mysuru twice in four months.

During his previous visit in August, he inaugurated the Viveka Smaraka – Swami Vivekananda Youth Cultural Centre, developed by Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysuru to preserve and celebrate Swami Vivekananda’s association with the city during his historic journey across the country.

On Friday, Mr. Modi returned to Mysore to inaugurate India’s first LED Dome planetarium, developed by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics in collaboration with the University of Mysore, at the foot of Chamundi Hill.

Security has been tightened in the city ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit. Admission to the inaugural program was limited to those with valid IDs. The seating arrangement was prepared for nearly 10,000 people, a large number of students attended the event.

Mr. Modi received a rousing welcome when he arrived at the venue for a public program after the planetarium was inaugurated. Several prominent personalities were present on the occasion.

In his speech, Mr. Modi recalled his previous visit to Mysuru to inaugurate the Viveka Smaraka. Comparing the two institutions, he said they reflect India’s traditions of spirituality and science. While Viveka Smarak encouraged people to look within, the planetarium inspired them to look to the sky and learn about the universe.

Earlier, Mr Modi was received at the Lalith Mahal helipad by Governor Sudha Yadav, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and other dignitaries.

Published – 13 Nov 2026 20:55 IST