Wadiyar traditions come alive as royal Navaratri ends
The Wadiyar royal family concluded its Navaratci celebrations with customary ceremonies at the Mysore palace. While most rituals proceeded, the traditional Vajramushti Kalaga—a wrestling contest featuring jatti participants that forms part of the Vijayadashami rites—was omitted this year due to unspecified reasons. Organizers officially noted the change but affirmed the continuation of other cultural events.