By S. Kenneth Shishir The tradition of firing cannons, initiated by the East India Company in the early 18th century with the 21-gun salute — the highest honour bestowed upon rulers or top-ranking officers — is still observed today. This practice is a mark of reverence to the presiding deity of Mysuru, Goddess Sri Chamundeshwari,…
Ahead of Navarathri, traditional puja performed to Cannons at Palace
October 3, 2023Dry rehearsal from tomorrow Mysore/Mysuru: With just 12 days left for the inauguration of Dasara festivities, traditional puja was performed to 11 cannons at the Mysore Palace premises this morning. Out of these 11 cannons, seven will be used to give 21-round cannon salute before the commencement of Jumboo Savari on Vijayadashami Day (Oct. 24)….
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