Mysuru royals cancel Dasara celebrations after Pramoda Devi Wodeyar's mother dies at 98

The Jamboo Savari, which marks the culmination of the nine-day Dasara festivities programmed for today, will continue as scheduled despite the death in the royal family.

Pramoda Devi Wodeyar and her husband, Mysuru royal scion Srikantadatta Narasimharaj Wodeyar. (Photo | File/ PTI)

MYSURU: Puttachinammani, the mother of Pramoda Devi Wodeyar and a member of the Mysuru royal family, passed away on Friday, putting a halt to the Dasara celebrations in the city.

She was 98 years old and was suffering from illness for a long time. She had been admitted to hospital for the past few days.

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As news of her demise broke out, celebrations for Vijayadashmi, Vajra Misti Kalahalla and other rituals were canceled. Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wodeyar, the scion of the Mysore royal family and adopted son of Pramoda Devi, removed the Kankana, a sacred thread tied during which time he cannot leave the palace during Dasara festivities.

Iam deeply saddened to hear about the death of Smt. Putta Chinnammani, mother of Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, Maharani of Mysuru Royal Family.

May her soul rest in peace.

May goddess Chamundeshwari give all strength to Pramoda Devi and her family to bear the loss. #RIP

— CM of Karnataka (@CMofKarnataka) October 19, 2018

Government organized functions, like the Jamboo Savari, will continue as per schedule as these are not held by the royal family. Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy condoled the death of the royal family member.

"May the mother goddess Chamundeshwari give all strength to Pramoda Devi and her family to bear the loss of the beloved," Kumaraswamy said in a statement while thanking the royal family for their co-operation in this year's celebrations.