Dear Readers, The newsletter looks to give detail and understanding, primarily to the heritage of our household, but also to serve as a conduit for the many activities and events I take part in. The newsletter, alongside the website, also looks to highlight the long history of the Wadiyars and our shared narrative with that…
Dear Readers, The newsletter looks to give detail and understanding, primarily to the heritage of our household, but also to serve as a conduit for the many activities and events I take part in. The newsletter, alongside the website, also looks to highlight the long history of the Wadiyars and our shared narrative with that…
Last year the whole of Mysuru had come alive much before Dasara celebrations. The reason was the royal wedding that was taking place in the Mysore Palace after 40 years. The five-day wedding was a sight to behold as the young couple Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar and Trishikha Kumari Singh (now Trishikha Devi Wadiyar) tied…
Mysuru: 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…
The Wadiyars had one of the longest reigns in India and the royal family, led by a 25-year-old, still plays a big role in society When Mysuru celebrates Dasara, the world watches in awe. The erstwhile princely state has a long tradition—more than 400 years—of celebrating the festival with grandeur. The Mysore Palace hosts…
Dear Friends, I would like to once again thank everyone for the support and acceptance of me as the custodian to our great legacy. The ease with which you have accepted me can only be an outcome of the reverence we, as the people of Mysore, have for my forefathers and their immense contribution to…