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Mysuru Royal Family Cancels Vajra Mushti Kalaga Due to Police Restrictions

Rohan IyerSource: thehindu.com
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Mysuru Royal Family Cancels Vajra Mushti Kalaga Due to Police Restrictions
Mysuru Royal Family Cancels Vajra Mushti Kalaga Due to Police RestrictionsSource: thehindu.com
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The Vajra Mushti Kalaga martial tradition was cancelled during Vijayadashami celebrations at the Mysuru palace due to police restrictions on wrestlers entering the premises on time. The royal family's Pramoda Devi Wadiyar expressed satisfaction with the successful completion of the Jamboo Savari, led by elephant Prashanta, who carried the golden howdah for the first time. The cancellation was allegedly caused by police preventing wrestlers from participating.

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