Mysuru: Thousands of people gathered atop the Chamundi Hill from as early as 5 in the morning today to participate in the grand Chamundeshwari Rathotsava (Car Festival). A yearly ritual, the Rathotsava is held after the completion of the ten-day Dasara festival. The Rathotsava began at 7.20 am with the arrival of Rajamata Pramoda Devi…
Baby showers to Trishikha
October 1, 2017Mysuru: There was a sense of joy and happiness all over the Mysore Palace this morning as the royal family performed ‘Seemantha Shastra’ (baby showers ceremony) on Trishikha Kumari Wadiyar, who is expecting a child. It was a private ceremony where only a few invitees including the members of Mysore Royal Family, Dungarpur Royal Family,…
In Pictures: Yaduveer Wadiyar performs Ayudha puja to royal arms
September 29, 2017Mysuru: Special puja was performed to the royal armoury in the Palace with full traditional fervour and grandeur, on the occasion of Ayudha Puja. The royal armoury placed in a golden chariot, was offered guard of honour by the District Armed Reserve Police to the accompaniment of mangalavadya and later taken out in a procession…
Yaduveer performs Saraswathi Puja
September 27, 2017Mysuru: As part of the 407th edition of Dasara, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, the titular head of Mysore Royal Family today performed special pujas to Saraswathi, the Goddess of Knowledge inside the Mysore Palace between 9.15 am and 9.45 am. Yaduveer offered puja to books, Veena, musical scriptures, copies of epics like Ramayana, Mahabharata etc….
Wadiyar couple inspire Palace Band
September 26, 2017Mysuru: The Wadiyar couple Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar and wife Trishikha Kumari Wadiyar caught the attention of the people as they appeared in the Durbar Hall wanting to watch the Police Band perform. However, due to heavy rain, they had to wait for a long time. Meanwhile, the Palace Band started playing a few tunes…
Unbroken Tradition…
September 22, 2017Trishikha Kumari Wadiyar showering flower petals after performing Paada Puja to Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar before the start of Khas Durbar (Private Durbar) at the Mysore Palace yesterday. Picture below shows Yaduveer couple with Rajamatha Pramoda Devi Wadiyar after a series of rituals were held by the Royal family to mark the beginning of Navaratri.
Khas Durbar begins at Mysore Palace
September 21, 2017Mysuru: With this year’s Navaratri commencing from today, the Mysore Royal Family also began its annual Dasara rituals at the Palace with Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar ascending Golden Throne between 12.45 pm and 12.55 pm at Durbar Hall today to mark the commencement of Khas Durbar (Private Durbar). Earlier, assembling of idols of Simha (Lion)…
Yaduveer flags off Open Jeep Tour
September 19, 2017Mysuru: To attract visitors during Dasara festivities, ‘Open Jeep Tour’ was launched by Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar yesterday. The tour enables a visitor to take an enchanting jeep tour when the city comes alive with pomp and revelry. They will also get a chance to learn more about the illustrious tradition of Mysuru and its…
Gallery for free public viewing at MRC soon
September 4, 2017Mysuru: The Mysore Race Club (MRC) Limited will soon have a separate gallery for public to view the races free of cost. Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar visited the site, measuring 100×200 ft, where the proposed gallery will be constructed. The Club has also plans to develop Children’s Park depending on the response from the public….
Yaduveer calls on Siddaganga Mutt Seer
July 31, 2017Tumakuru: Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar called on Dr. Sri Shivakumara Swamiji of Siddaganga Mutt here yesterday. The scion of Mysore Royal Family, who visited the Mutt for the first time since his coronation, discussed issues related to drought, monsoon failure and also about his grandfather Jayachamaraja Wadiyar visiting the Mutt during 1948. The meeting went…
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