Mysuru: On September 20, 2018, titular head of the Mysore royal family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar was invited by the Tourism Department to be the brand ambassador for Mysuru region. The invitation was extended by Tourism Minister S.R. Mahesh at Yaduveer’s residence in Mysore Palace. The Tourism Minister had invited Yaduveer on the hope of…
Yaduveer couple visit Mysore Road in London
December 9, 2018Titular head of the Mysore Royal family, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar and his wife Trishika Kumari Singh Wadiyar, who were in London, visited the ‘Mysore Road’ on Saturday where they were welcomed by former Mayor of the London Borough of Lambeth Dr. Neeraj Patil. Members of British Indian community, Kannada community and the President of…
Thousands witness Chamundeshwari Chariot Fest
October 23, 2018Mysuru: The Chamundi Hill was a sea of humanity this morning as thousands of devotees from across the State thronged the Hill Temple for the famous Chamundeshwari Maharathotsava (Ratharohana) held annually after Vijayadashami. Mysore Royal Family Titular Head Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar launched the Rathotsava in the auspicious Vrischika Lagna between 8.10 am and 8.40…
Suspended Vijayadashami held at Mysore Palace
October 22, 2018Mysuru: This is the first time in over 400- year history of Wadiyar dynasty that Vijayadashami was celebrated three days after the ten-day Dasara celebrations ended. The unexpected circumstances arose following the death of two royal family members on Vijayadashami Day (Oct.19). Even as the news of the passing away of Puttarathnammanni (98), mother of…
Yaduveer worships royal armoury on Ayudha Puja Day
October 20, 2018Mysuru: The titular head of Mysore royal family, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, offered prayers to the royal armoury — swords, guns and daggers — of the Wadiyar dynasty at the Amba Vilas Palace, popularly known as Mysore Palace. The royal horses and elephants were also worshipped by the royal family as part of Ayudha Puja…
Private Durbar begins
October 10, 2018Mysuru: The Khas Durbar or the Private Durbar, an annual feature of the beginning of Dasara Celebrations at the Mysore Palace, began here this morning with the titular head of the royal family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar ascending the Golden Throne between 11.45 am and 12.02 noon at the magnificent Durbar Hall. The rituals for…
Yaduveer agrees to be Brand Ambassador
September 25, 2018Mysuru: Tourism promotion activities of the region seems to have got a major boost with member of Mysuru Royal Family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar accepting the offer to be the Brand Ambassador to promote Dasara Tourism. It may be recalled, the Tourism and Sericulture Minister S.R. Mahesh, on behalf of the State Government, had…
Pujas in Mysore Palace will be held as per tradition: Yaduveer
September 24, 2018Mysuru: Mysuru Royal family member Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar said that pujas, other rituals will be held as per tradition during Dasara celebrations in Mysore Palace this year too. “The Mysuru Royal family has always played a significant role in the rituals and festivities and even today, the family members perform Ayudha Puja inside the…
Royalty sells: Our Tourism Minister takes baby steps
September 23, 2018By N.K.A. Ballal, Retd. Sr. Vice-President, ITDC I had resigned myself to witness the repetition of the same old Dasara procession this year too as the State Government had appointed the same old Committees and the same themes were being discussed with some cosmetic changes. But surprise, surprise, our Tourism Minister S.R. Mahesh has sprung…
‘Battle of Haifa’ centenary fete in city on Sept.23
September 19, 2018Mysuru: Member of the erstwhile Mysore royal family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar said that the centenary commemoration of the ‘Battle of Haifa’ will be held at Rajendra Kalamandira on Ramanuja Road in city on Sept.23 at 6 pm. Addressing a press conference at Pathrakartara Bhavan along with Secretary of Haifa Centenary Celebration Committee M.S. Harish…
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