Mysuru, Sept. 22 -- Navaratri celebrations of Mysore Royal Family began with the commencement of Khas Durbar of Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, titular head of the Mysore Royal Family, at Durbar Hall of Mysore Palace this morning.

Dressed in royal attire, Yaduveer Wadiyar, who is also the MP of Mysuru-Kodagu Lok Sabha Constituency, ascended the Golden Throne amidst the chanting of vedic hymns by the Palace priests during an auspicious time between 12.42 pm and 12.58 pm. This year, the Khas Durbar (Private Durbar) will be held for a period of 10 days till Oct. 1, eve of Vijayadashami.

Royal Courtiers ushering in Yaduveer Wadiyar to the Durbar Hall.

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