Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Mysuru Royal Family Performs Traditional Ayudha Puja at Palace
The royal family of Mysuru celebrated Ayudha Puja, a special day during the Dasara festival.
The rituals included worshiping weapons, animals like elephants, horses, and cows, and vehicles.
The ceremony was led by Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar at the Mysuru Palace.
The royal sword and other items were taken to a temple, and then brought back for the ceremonies.
The elephants, including Captain Abhimanyu, received special attention.
The golden throne's emblem was also taken down, marking the end of the royal family's private gatherings.
Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar performed Ayudha Puja at Mysuru Palace.
Ceremonies began with Chandika Homa inside the palace.
The royal sword and other weapons were taken to the Kodi Someshwara temple.
The royal family worshiped elephants, horses, cows, and luxury vehicles.
The lion emblem on the golden throne was dismantled after the Puja.
- Who
- Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar
- What
- Ayudha Puja rituals
- When
- Tenth day of Navaratri
- Where
- Mysuru Palace
- Why
- To continue a centuries-old tradition
- Event
- Ayudha Puja
- Location
- Mysuru Palace
- Key Performer
- Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar
- Main Rituals
- Worshipping weapons, animals, and vehicles
- Animals Worshipped
- Elephants, horses, cows
