Mysuru prince worships armoury, royal treasures on Dasara

Mysuru, Oct 25 : Marking the ninth day (Navami) of Dasara, Mysuru’s tutular head Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wodiyar on Sunday worshipped the vintage armoury and treasures of the royal family in the Amba Vilas palace amid chanting of Vedic hymns and Covid-induced restrictions.
“The yuvraj (prince) performed the rituals to worship the royal armoury, including, swords, guns and daggers to mark ‘the Ayudha pooja’, a palace official told IANS here.
Various types of weapons, including arms and artillery guns were brought out of the royal treasure-trove, placed in a golden palanquin and carried around the palace for viewing by the royal family members and limited guests.
Attired in traditional robes and sporting the royal headgear, the 27-year-old adopted prince began the day with an oil bath and offered floral prayers to the family deities in the Hindu temples located in the palace premises.
“The scion also worshipped the royal palace elephants, horses and cattle to mark the occasion. A fleet of flower-decked old and new cars were driven slowly on the palace front where the prince made floral offerings,” the official said.
Queen mother Pramoda Devi, who adopted Yaduveer as the scion, princess Trishkiha Kumari Wodiyar and their family members watched the colourful proceedings from the palace balcony and through its windows.