A cute and funny moment came at the Mysuru Palace during the royal elephants’ preparation, when young Aadya Veer, grandson of Rani Pramoda Devi. The little royal guest ran around the elephants and was enthralled by them.
The palace was filled with the elephants’ preparations, especially with the selection and ceremonial activities for the royal procession. Aadya Veer was getting close to the elephants and showing affection towards them. It was our favorite moment in his interaction with the big beasts of the day.
Rani Pramoda Devi shares sugarcane with her grandson
One of the most charming moments was when Rani Pramoda Devi offered sugarcane to her grandson Aadya Veer. The boy liked the sugarcane while surrounded by the traditional atmosphere of the Mysuru Palace.
The moment was a wonderful mix of royal tradition and family bonding. Aadya Veer’s presence was just a youthful and cheerful touch to palace activities, and his interaction with the elephants was appreciated.
Aadya Veer meets the palace elephants
Aadya Veer was particularly fascinated with the elephants. During the selection of the Pattada Aane and Nishane Aane, he was seen interacting with and affectionately touching the animals.
Pattada Aane has always been considered the lead elephant in the Dasara celebration and is one of the most celebrated in Mysuru so far. The Nishane Aane is also heavily involved in the ceremony.
For Aadya Veer, whatever the ceremonial significance of this experience was to be given to the huge and gentle animals, it was less about the ceremonial and more about having a close look at them. His delight was clear as he looked at the elephants from close distance and spoke to them with great joy.
Traditional elephant care at the palace
The elephants were looked after at the palace. Preparations for them included their food, their grooming, and their general health.
The elephants were put in the care of the Kannadi Thotti, a precious part of the palace. The huge beasts in the historic palace setting created a striking contrast to the background and the palace and Mysuru's own Dasara traditions.
Aadya Veer seemed thrilled to see the elephants being cared for in the palace. His obsession with the animals added an emotional and family-oriented dimension to the traditional proceedings.
A memorable palace moment
Aadya Veer’s interaction with the elephants showed how royal traditions are still closely tied to the cultural identity of Mysuru. For generations, elephants have been part of the city’s Dasara celebrations and ceremonial traditions.
The young Aadya Veer approaching the elephants with curiosity and affection made the occasion special. His presence with Rani Pramoda Devi also showed that the royal family was still closely connected to Mysuru’s culture.
As preparations for the grand celebrations progress, such moments provide a glimpse of the excitement surrounding the festival. The elephants are still among Mysuru’s biggest attractions during the city’s traditional celebrations and attract attention from residents, visitors, and tourists alike.
Aadya Veer’s day was certainly memorable. From sugarcane with his grandmother to meeting the majestic Pattada Aane and Nishane Aane, his visit to the palace had several special moments.
The young boy’s eagerness to see the elephants brought some cheer to the traditional activities and created a memorable scene at the historic Mysuru Palace.
