Yaduveer Wadiyar okays Banu Mushtaq’s invite as long as 'she respects Devi'

Yaduveer Wadiyar okays Banu Mushtaq’s invite as long as 'she respects Devi'

Mysore-Kodagu MP and descendant of the Yadu kings of the Wadiyar dynasty and custodian of the Mysuru Palace’s traditions, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar said there is no opposition to International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq inaugurating Mysuru Dasara, as long as she shows respect for Goddess Sri Chamundeshwari. “There is no issue or disagreement with inviting Banu Mushtaq for the Dasara festivities. However, Dasara is a religious…

Maharaja of Mysuru Yaduveer Wadiyar counters DK Shivakumar's claim that Devi Chamundeshwari and Dasara festival belong to all religions

Condemning Shivakumar's remarks, Yaduveer Wadiyar reminded him that Chamundeshwari Devi is a Hindu goddess and the Chamundi Hill is a Shakti Peeth, a sacred, revered religious site of Hindus.