Wadiyars host Modi at Mysuru palace for breakfast
The Hindu
Pramoda Devi Wadiyar thanked the Prime Minister for accepting their invitation for breakfast. She told reporters that Mysore Pak, the much-loved sweet in this region, was among the items on the menu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his two-day visit to Bengaluru and Mysuru after a breakfast hosted by the Mysuru royal family, at the palace on June 21.
After leading the International Day of Yoga celebrations at the palace in an event that attracted over 15,000 yoga enthusiasts, Mr. Modi visited the palace (residential portion) on the invitation of Pramoda Devi Wadiyar and her son Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, the scion of Mysuru royal family, for breakfast along with Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot and Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.
The royal family served with choicest south Indian breakfast.
Trishika Kumari, wife of Mr Wadiyar, and their son Aadyaveer Narasimharaja Wadiyar joined the dignitaries.
Earlier, speaking to reporters, Ms. Wadiyar said Mysore Pak, the much-loved sweet in this region, was on the breakfast menu for the PM. “In addition to traditional south Indian dishes, the preferences of Mr. Modi were kept in mind, besides complying with the protocol, during preparation of the breakfast.”
She thanked the Prime Minister for accepting their invitation for breakfast.
Ms. Wadiyar was happy to participate in the Yoga Day celebrations at the palace.