Yaduveer ascends golden throne as royal Navaratri begins
‘Khas Durbar’ evokes the grandeur of Mysuru’s royal past
The reign of the Mysuru royal family commenced a private Navaratri celebration on Sunday, as their head, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, mounted the renowned golden throne in the Durbar Hall of Mysuru Palace for the exclusive Khas Durbar. The ceremonial event paid homage to the opulent traditions of a bygone era, as the Wadiyar dynasty perpetuated the age-old Navaratri rituals that have been observed for centuries.
The private durbar, now limited to a select audience during Dasara, commenced with 'Kankana Dharana', a symbolic act where Yaduveer and his consort, Trishikha Kumari Wadiyar, donned sacred threads around their wrists. The royal family proceeded to perform a range of rituals inside the palace, including paying obeisance to the golden throne and engaging priests to offer sacred water as a token of blessing.
The opulent ceremony also featured the majestic royal elephant, horse, and cow, which continue to symbolize the grandeur of the Mysuru kingdom. Following the rituals, Yaduveer, who serves as the MP for Mysuru-Kodagu, made his way to the Durbar Hall, where he was greeted by the courtiers chanting 'Bahu Parak'. The proceedings included the ritualistic puja to the golden throne, witnessed by family members and select invitees.
The 'Khas Durbar' will be held in the evening for the remainder of the private Dasara celebrations, culminating on October 21 (Vijayadashami) at the Palace.
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