Member of the erstwhile royal family of Mysore Pramoda Devi's mother Puttachinnammanni passed away due to age-related ailments early on Friday. She was 98.
The sudden demise may cast a shadow on the rituals undertaken by the erstwhile royal family as part of Vijayadashami celebrations.
The Jumboo Savari, however, is expected to be held as usual as it is organised by the Karnataka government.
Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy is scheduled to inaugurate the event at the Amba Vilas Palace premises between 3.40 pm and 4.10 pm.
Iam deeply saddened to hear about the death of Smt. Putta Chinnammani, mother of Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, Maharani of Mysuru Royal Family.
— CM of Karnataka (@CMofKarnataka) October 19, 2018
May her soul rest in peace.
May goddess Chamundeshwari give all strength to Pramoda Devi and her family to bear the loss. #RIP
The 'Vajramusti Kalaga', a unique form of wrestling using knuckleduster-like weapon, was one of the key events of the day to be held inside the Amba Vilas Palace.
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