Dasara 2025: Pramoda Devi Wadiyar Invited to Attend Celebrations

Quick Summary

• Invitation for Dasara 2025: Minister in-charge of Mysuru district H.C. Mahadevappa extended an official invitation to pramoda Devi Wadiyar, of the erstwhile royal family of Mysuru, for the upcoming Dasara festival.
• Location and Tradition: The meeting took place at Ms. Wadiyar’s residence in Mysuru Palace premises as per tradition; a ‘Phala Tamboola’ (basket with fruits and betel leaves) was presented while extending the invitation.
• Event Details:

– the Dasara festival is scheduled to begin on September 22 atop chamundi hills.- It will conclude on October 2 with the Vijayadhashami procession.

• Officials Present: Deputy Chairperson of state Guarantees Implementation Committee, District Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikant Reddy, City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar, Superintendent of District Police N. Vishnuvardhan,and Chief Executive Officer of Mysuru Zilla Panchayat S Yukesh Kumar attended the event.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The continuation of involving members from Mysuru’s erstwhile royal family reflects Karnataka’s effort to uphold cultural traditions during its iconic Dasara festivities. extending invitations through ceremonial practices like ‘Phala Tamboola’ reinforces ancient importance tied to this event while promoting inclusivity between government entities and custodians of heritage.

Dasara plays a significant socio-cultural role in showcasing Karnataka’s rich heritage globally and amplifying local tourism potential. Coordination among state officials attending this ceremonious invitation underscores administrative preparedness for organizing large-scale events like Vijayadhashami that bolster community engagement during festive periods.

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