Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar
The scion of Mysuru royal family, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, participated in the grand anointing ceremony atop Vindhyagiri in Shravanabelagola on Friday. He climbed up the steps and poured holy water on the Bahubali statue. The royal family has been associated with Mahamastakabhisheka for centuries. Speaking to presspersons during his visit to Vindhyagiri, Yaduveer Wadiyar recalled the long association of his family with the event. “My ancestors also have participated in the event in the past. Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar and my father - Srikanthadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar - have participated in the event. I am happy that I got an opportunity to take part,” he said. The anointing ceremony begins with Jalabhisheka, where holy water is poured from vessels.
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