Mysuru: Member of erstwhile Mysore royal family Pramoda Devi Wadiyar inaugurated the two-day Sayoga Bazaar organised by Sayoga, city’s premier yoga lifestyle boutique, at V.V. Mohalla here yesterday. The two-day extravaganza features an extensive range of products from natural perfumes, fabric dolls, stationary, home decor, macrame products, clothing, jewellery, coffee, gourmet bakery products, plants and…
Tipu Sultan was not a freedom fighter: Dr. Vikram Sampath
December 6, 2024Mysuru: Noted Historian and writer Dr. Vikram Sampath said that though Tipu Sultan was a warrior, he was not a freedom fighter. He was speaking at interaction held after release of his book ‘Tipu Sultan: The Saga of Mysore’s Interregnum (1760-1799)’ at a programme organised by Mysuru Literary Forum Charitable Trust at Jaganmohan Palace here…
Launch of Dr. Vikram Sampath’s magnum opus ‘Tipu Sultan’
December 4, 2024Mysuru: ‘Tipu Sultan: The Saga of Mysore’s Interregnum (1760-1799),’ a scholarly book authored by Bengaluru-based eminent historian Dr. Vikram Sampath, will be released by Pramoda Devi Wadiyar of Erstwhile Mysore Royal Family at Jaganmohan Palace on Dec. 5 at 6 pm. The book release event is being held under the aegis of Mysore Literary Forum…
Golden Throne, Howdah personal properties of Mysore royal family
October 23, 2024Pramoda Devi Wadiyar takes exception to misleading information over ownership Mysuru: Member of erstwhile Mysore royal family Pramoda Devi Wadiyar has taken strong exception to certain misleading information over the ownership of the Golden Throne and the Golden Howdah. A clarification issued by M. Lakshminarayan, authorised signatory for Pramoda Devi, stated: “It has come to…
Formation of Chamundi Temple Authority: Petitioner counsel prays to quash order; State advocate to argue today
October 15, 2024Mysuru: The Karnataka High Court (HC) yesterday resumed the hearing of a petition filed by Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, a member of the Mysore royal family, challenging the legality of the Sri Chamundeshwari Temple Development Authority, established under the Shree Chamundeshwari Kshetra Development Authority Act, 2024. A Single-Judge Bench led by Justice Hemant Chandangoudar is hearing…
No delay in handing over Golden Howdah on Oct. 12: Pramoda Devi
October 14, 2024Mysuru: Member of erstwhile Mysore royal family Pramoda Devi Wadiyar has denied that there was any delay in the Mysore Palace authorities in handing over the Ambari (Golden Howdah) to the District Administration for the Jumboo Savari on Oct. 12. Responding to the reported delay in the floral offering or ‘Pushparchane’ to Goddess Chamundeshwari, the…
Hundreds witness a nearly extinct Vajra Mushti Kalaga
October 13, 2024Wrestlers, with their heads shaved and equipped with spiked knuckledusters, engage in combat Mysuru: Vajra Mushti Kalaga, a nearly extinct form of traditional wrestling, sprang back to life during the Vijayadashami celebrations at Mysore Palace yesterday. The duels featured Balarama Jatti from Mysuru against Narayana Jatti from Bengaluru and Raghavendra Jatti from Channapatna against Srinivasa…
Yaduveer ascends Golden Throne, holds Khas Durbar
October 3, 2024Mysuru: Khas Durbar (Private Durbar) of Mysore Royal Family Member Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar began at the Durbar Hall of Mysore Palace this morning, as part of Navaratri. Yaduveer Wadiyar, the MP of Mysuru-Kodagu Lok Sabha Constituency and Titular Head of erstwhile Mysore Royal Family, dressed in royal attire, ascended the Golden Throne. Khas Durbar…
District Administration invites Pramoda Devi for Dasara-2024
September 30, 2024Mysuru: With the 10-day Dasara festival scheduled from Oct.3 to 12, District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa formally extended the invitation to erstwhile royal family member Pramoda Devi Wadiyar on behalf of the State Government, at her residence in the Mysore Palace premises here yesterday. The Minister also presented her the royalty cheque given by the…
Navarathri at Mysore Palace: Kanjan chosen as Pattada Aane, Bheema as Nishane Aane for rituals
September 23, 2024Mysuru: Dasara elephant Kanjan has been selected as Pattada Aane (Royal Elephant) while Bheema has been selected as Nishane Aane (Lead Elephant) for the rituals conducted by the Mysore Royal Family at the Palace during Navarathri, said DCF (Wildlife) Dr. I.B. Prabhu Gowda. Navarathri is being celebrated from Oct. 3 to 12, during which the…
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