By Maya Sitaram The traditional Dasara being celebrated this year pays homage to the Wadiyar kings, who have played a pivotal role in many aspects of Mysore’s history, including the Dasara celebrations. Apart from Raja Wadiyar I, who initiated the Dasara celebrations in 1610, Krishna Raja Wadiyar III (Mummadi) and IV (Nalwadi) also deserve credit….
Mysore Wadiyars patronised arts and artistes: Pejawar Seer
July 24, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: “The Wadiyars of Mysore patronised all forms of arts and artistes. It is important to remember their services at all times,” opined Udupi Pejawar Mutt Seer Sri Vishwaprasanna Teertha Swamiji while speaking at a function organised at Sri Krishna Gana Sabha in Gokulam to commemorate the 105th birth anniversary of Sri Jayachamaraja (JC) Wadiyar…
Former UP CM praises Wadiyar rule, welfare of people
July 20, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Former Uttar Pradesh (UP) Chief Minister (CM) Akhilesh Yadav paid a visit to the magnificent Mysore Palace yesterday. Upon his arrival, Akhilesh Yadav was warmly welcomed by ACP Chandrashekhar and other officials from the Palace Security Division, who provided him with informative insights during the Palace tour. The Samajwadi Party Leader also took the…
‘Teachings of 12th century Sharanas came true during Wadiyars regime’
March 20, 2018Meet on ‘Irrigational tradition during the regime of Mysore Wadiyars’ Mysuru: “The teachings of 12th century Sharanas like Basavanna, Akkamahadevi, Allama Prabhu and many others came true during the rule of Wadiyars of Mysore,” said Nirmala Matapathi, Deputy Director (Heritage), Department of Archaeology Museums and Heritage. She was delivering the valedictory address at the two-day…
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