Mysore/Mysuru: The Khas Durbar (Private Durbar), which marks the beginning of Dasara festivities, began this morning at Mysore Palace with the titular head of Mysore royal family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar ascending the Golden Throne between 11.45 am and 12.15 pm at the magnificent Durbar Hall.
The rituals began as early as 4.30 am with oil bath to Yaduveer. Between 6-6.11 am (Kanya Lagna), Lion’s heads were fixed on the Golden Throne. Golden Throne (Simhasana) and Bhadrasana (Silver Throne) were assembled on Oct. 1. While Simhasana is kept at Durbar Hall, Bhadrasana is kept at Kannadi Thotti.
