Mysore: The world-famous state festival Dussehra celebrations have begun in the cultural city of Mysore, with royal family members conducting religious activities and special pujas at the palace.

On the first day of Navaratri, this morning, the head of the lion was attached to the throne in the Darbar Hall. Later, Yadhuvira Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wodeyar and Trishika Kumari Wodeyar were given the sacred thread.

After the puja, the royal elephants Srikantha, Ekalavya, the royal horse, the royal cow, and the camel were brought to the saddle.

Before the coronation, the Kalsapuja and the throne puja were performed. Then, Yadhuvira Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wodeyar ascended the jewel-encrusted throne and began the private darbar.