Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar is the Maharaja of Mysore. Born in 1992, he studied in Bengaluru and the United States, earning a degree in Economics and English from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He is the head of the Wadiyar family and the custodian of Mysore State. In 2024, Yaduveer entered politics and became a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Mysore constituency, representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He is known for his efforts to preserve Mysore's cultural heritage, manage royal traditions, and support charitable trusts associated with the Wadiyar family.In this episode, Vinamre and Yaduveer discuss:- Surprising rituals still practiced and what happens in the Darbar- His life before and after becoming the Maharaja and an MP of Mysore- The role of a Maharaja in modern India and the influence of social media- His vision for his empire as a Maharaja and a political leader- The significance of traditions and culture in today’s world- The rich history of Karnataka and the Vijayanagar Empire- If you’re curious about what it’s like to be a king in India in 2024, don’t miss this episode.If you’re curious about what it’s like to be a king in India in 2024, don’t miss this episode. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 02:55 - His approach to political life as a member of a royal family 05:28 - Holding a private darbar: the rituals and traditions they still follow 11:05 - The curse of the old lady and the Doctrine of Lapse 13:39 - Why traditions and culture are most important now 17:37 - Surprising rituals that most people don’t know 22:13 - Visiting the royal palace as a child 26:28 - Using social media after ascending the throne 30:43 - Conducting oneself as a politician and maintaining personal space 36:10 - Handling hate and criticism 39:26 - Experience of being an MP at a young age 42:45 - The great history of Karnataka 48:30 - Inspirational Roman Empire 52:39 - What he does for fun 55:17 - The Mysore Pak stereotype 56:30 - Goals as an MP of Mysore 59:21 - The coffee-drinking culture 1:03:35 - Conclusion 1:06:15 - Tour of The Mysore Palace ==================================================================== This is the official channel for Dostcast, a podcast by Vinamre Kasanaa. Connect with me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaa Dostcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/ Dostcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast Dostcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557567524054 ==================================================================== Contact Us For business inquiries: [email protected]