Yathindra invites royal family to Dasara; palace entry restricted on select days

Minister in-charge of Mysuru district Yathindra Siddaramaiah extending Dasara invite to Pramoda Devi Wadiyar at the Mysuru Palace on Friday. | Photo Credit: M.A. Sriram

Urban Development and Mysuru district in-charge Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah on Friday formally invited the Mysuru royal family to participate in the Mysuru Dasara-2026 celebrations.

Dr. Yathindra visited the Mysuru Palace and handed over the invitation to Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, inviting her and other members of the royal family to the Dasara festivities. The royal family has assured its full cooperation for the smooth conduct of the celebrations, he said.

Dr. Yathindra said it was customary for the district in-charge Minister to formally invite the royal family to the Dasara celebrations every year.