In what is a rare phenomenon in this day and age, Mysuru has witnessed the coronation of its new scion, the titular head, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar. (Photo: Facebook)
Yaduveer has some really big shoes to fill and he’s already spoken about his plans to promote travel and tourism in the region. (Photo: Facebook)
The 600-year-old Wadiyar dynasty witnessed the new Maharaja ascending the Bhadraasana, a silver throne in the auspicious Karkataka lagna at the Kalyana mantapa of Mysuru Palace. In picture, Prince and the Maharani Pramoda Devi during the adoption
Yaduveer Krishnadatta is the grand-nephew of the previous king, who passed away on December 10, 2013 because of a cardiac arrest and so the coronation was preceded by an adoption ceremony where he was adopted by the Maharani, Pramoda Devi. (Photo:
The last coronation of Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar happened on October 16, 1974, which was purely a private affair. This time the royal family has made a celebration of the affair with Governor, Chief Minister, ministers, local MPs and
The visit to the temples which is usually done by the Prince in a silver chariot, was performed in a car this time and as a part of the Anointment Ceremony (as the royal family has decided to call) as many as 30 rituals were performed at Mysuru