Amidst chanting of mantras and Carnatic music, 24-year-old Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wodeyar of Wodeyar dynasty married Trishika Kumari of the Dungarpur dynasty on Monday.
The wedding rituals were performed by a group of priests at the Amba Vilas Palace, in a ceremony befitting the royals.
About 1000 guests were invited for the gala ceremony.
Top politicians like Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his colleagues, diplomats from consulates of several countries, erstwhile royal families from across the country were also on the guest list.
Take a look at an exemplary 'big, fat Indian wedding'.
1. The fairytale wedding of castles and capes takes place
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Family members, relatives and friends attend the wedding of the 27th titular head of the Wodeyar dynasty, 24-year-old Yaduveer Chamraja Krishnadatta Wodeyar (centre R) and Trishika Kumari (centre L) of the Dungarpur dynasty of Rajasthan at the Amba Vilas Palace in southern Mysuru city on Monday.The royal wedding which happened after four decades, began with invocations to the royal family deity Hindu Goddess Chamundeshwari, as per the Wodeyars dynastic traditions. (Photo courtesy - AFP)
2. Newly weds Yaduveer Wodeyar and Trishika Kumari
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The 27th titular head of the Wodeyar dynasty, 24-year-old Yaduveer Chamraja Krishnadatta Wodeyar (R) and Trishika Kumari of the Dungarpur dynasty of Rajasthan perform rituals during their wedding ceremony at the Amba Vilas Palace in southern Mysuru. (Photo courtesy - AFP)
3. The new Royal couple abides by the centuries old traditions
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Scion of Wodeyar royal family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wodeyar performs wedding rituals with Trishika Kumari Singh from Rajasthan's Dungarpur dynasty in a traditional ceremony in Mysuru on Monday. (Photo courtesy - PTI)
4. Pramoda Devi Wodeyar with the newly-wed couple
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Pramoda Devi Wodeyar greets her son (adopted) Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wodeyar during his wedding with Trishika Kumari Singh from Rajasthan's Dungarpur dynasty in Mysuru on Monday. (Photo courtesy - PTI)
5. Taking on to ageless traditions
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Scion of Wodeyar royal family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wodeyar performs wedding rituals with Trishika Kumari Singh from Rajasthan's Dungarpur dynasty in a traditional ceremony. (Photo courtesy - PTI)
6. Guests look on as Yaduveer weds Trishika
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Scion of Wodeyar royal family Yaduveer Wodeyar performs wedding rituals during his marriage with Trishika Kumari Singh. (Photo courtesy - PTI)
7. Ready for their 'happily ever after'!
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The titular head of Wodeyar dynasty Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wodeyar and Trishika Kumari Singh from Rajasthan's Dungarpur dynasty during their wedding. (Photo courtesy - PTI)
