Mysuru, Oct. 11 -- Yaduveer ascends Golden Throne amidst rituals at Mysore Palace

The Khas Durbar (Private Durbar), which marks the beginning of Sharannavaratri celebrations of Mysore Royal Family, began with titular head of Mysore Royal Family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar ascending the Golden Throne at the Durbar Hall in Mysore Palace this morning.

The puja rituals at the Mysore Palace began as early as 6.12 am with the traditional 'Yenne Shastra' (Oil Bath) and fixing of Lion head to the Golden Throne. Following this, kankana was tied to Yaduveer Wadiyar at Chamundi Thotti and to Trishikha Kumari Wadiyar at Vani Vilas Puja Room.

Mysore Royal Family: Pramoda Devi Wadiyar carrying her younger grandson Yugadhyaksh Krishnaraja...