Mysore(Karnataka): The Khas Durbar or the Private Durbar, an annual feature of the beginning of Sharannavaratri Celebrations at the Mysore Palace, began here on Saturday morning with the titular head of the royal family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar ascending the Golden Throne between 10.45 am and 11.05 at the magnificent Durbar Hall.
The rituals for the private durbar began as early as 10.35 am with the oil bath shastra to Yaduveer. Between 6.15 am 6.30 am Lion’s heads were fixed on the golden throne. The Golden Throne (Simhasana) and Bhadrasana (Silver throne) were assembled on Oct. 4. While the Simhasana is kept at the Durbar Hall, the Bhadrasana is kept at the Kannadi Thotti.
After the rituals, Kankana was tied to Yaduveer between 7.45 am and 8.15 am. According to tradition, once Kankana is tied, his movements are restricted to the Palace for ten days.
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The rituals continued to Pattada aane (elephant), Pattada Kudure (horse), Pattada Hasu (cow), and Pattada Onte (camel) were all brought in, followed by a group of married women (Sumangalis) carrying Kalashas, between 10.45 am and 11.05 am. Then they were taken to the Savara Thotti where the puja was performed to Yaduveer and the Pattada aane, kudure, hasu, and onte blessed him.
There were strict restrictions for entry to the public even though a few from the families of the Police and bureaucrats had managed to gain access. However, only selected media persons were allowed.
From today the ritual of Khas Darbar will be held in the evening for 9 Days From Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar sitting on Simhasana (golden Throne).
