Mysore/Mysuru: Plans have materialised to install India’s tallest Lord Subramanyeshwara statue (54-ft) at Gattevadi village under Doddakavalande hobli in Nanjangud taluk. The 18-ft statue of the Snake God will be placed on a 36-ft stone pedestal and the initiative has been taken by Thapobhoomi Trust. Yesterday, the black stone 18-ft statue arrived in Mysuru on…
Yaduveer inaugurates forest and wildlife organisation
October 17, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Attributing the dwindling of forests to growth in human population, titular head of erstwhile Mysuru Royal Family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar said that Conservation of Wildlife and Forests is important for maintaining the balance of nature. He was speaking after inaugurating People for Forest and Wildlife Conservation of Karnataka (PFWCK) organisation at Rani Bahadur…
Yaduveer Wadiyar performs Banni Puja
October 16, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: In the wake of ‘Jumboo Savari,’ titular head of erstwhile Mysuru Royal family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar performed the customary ‘Vijaya Yatre’ and ‘Banni Puja’ in the Palace premises yesterday. Yaduver began the day by performing ‘Uttara Puja’ at the Palace’s Kalyana Mantapa in the auspicious Tula Lagna between 6.13 am and 6.22 am….
Saraswathi Puja at Palace
October 12, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Navarathri, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar performed special pujas to Goddess Saraswathi at Mysore Palace this morning amidst chanting of vedic hymns by Palace Priests. According to scholars, the beginning of ‘Saraswathi Puja’ at the time of Navarathri is known as Saraswathi Avahan. The literal meaning of Avahan is the invocation of…
Private Durbar begins at Mysore Palace
October 7, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The Khas Durbar (Private Durbar), which marks the beginning of Dasara festivities, began this morning at Mysore Palace with the titular head of Mysore royal family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar ascending the Golden Throne between 11.45 am and 12.15 pm at the magnificent Durbar Hall. The rituals began as early as 4.30 am with…
World Tourism Day: Tourists welcomed with sweets, flowers
September 27, 2021Visitors will not get a glimpse of the Golden Throne this Dasara Mysore/Mysuru: Dasara season has now begun and Mysuru is in the process of being lit up and is full of people. More tourists are expected to come in till the end of the festival season. Taking an initiative to welcome tourists who have…
Yaduveer visits Regatta venue; appeals to promote sport
August 22, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Day three of the National Regatta Competition witnessed speeches by various senior sailors in the backwaters of Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam this morning. Meanwhile, the event received a boost when Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar of the erstwhile Mysore royal family, visited the spot to witness the ongoing activities. Speaking to SOM, Yaduveer said…
Digital Economy Mission office launched in city
August 20, 2021Aim is to empower and enable fresh graduates to be industry-ready Mysore/Mysuru: A month after announcing the launch of Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) in Mysuru with an objective of increasing digital economy contribution, the KDEM Office was launched in city this morning by Minister for IT&BT, Science and Technology and Skill Development Dr. C.N….
Get vaccinated to protect yourself from COVID-19: Yaduveer
June 22, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Titular head of the erstwhile Mysore royal family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has opined that vaccination was the only weapon presently available to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. He was speaking after inaugurating a free vaccination drive for people in the age group of 18 years to 44 years at JSS Public School in…
Use lockdown time to update knowledge: Yaduveer
May 16, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, a member of erstwhile Mysore royal family, has appealed students to take advantage of the current lockdown to study and improve knowledge. He was speaking after virtually inaugurating the 50-day online training programme for banking recruitment organised by Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Competitive Examination Training Centre here yesterday. Yaduveer…















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