Pramoda Devi expresses ‘deep disappointment’ over conduct of Dasara 2026; proposes shifting deity’s Ambari procession to Rathotsava day
Pramoda Devi Wadiyar of the Mysuru royal family has expressed disappointment over the management of the 2026 Dasara festival. She has formally requested that the deity's procession be moved to the Rathotsava day to avoid coordination failures and interference with religious rituals.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between traditional royal family customs and government-led public event management in Mysuru.
Pramoda Devi expresses ‘deep disappointment’ over conduct of Dasara 2026; proposes shifting deity’s Ambari procession to Rathotsava day left Pramoda Devi Wadiyar proposes that the deity’s ‘Ambari’ procession be held on Rathotsava day at a suitable time in the evening, from the Mysuru palace to Bannimantap. File Photo File Photo https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/crq07a/article71624169.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261021450L.jpg ANI Mysuru, Oct 21 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar, Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and others offer tributes to the idol of goddess Chamundeshwari Devi placed in the golden howdah (ambari) mounted on elephant Prashantha during the launch of the Jamboo Savari at Mysore Palace, in Mysuru on Wednesday. (@DKShivakumar X/ANI Photo) left Pramoda Devi Wadiyar File Photo File Photo https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/wi2y7k/article71624179.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2303_21_9_2026_19_41_12_1_PRAMODADEVIPC.JPG M A Sriram KARNATAKA MYSURU 21/09/2026: Ms Pramoda Devi Wadiyar of Mysuru royal family addressing a press conference in Mysuru on Monday.
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