Meet Trishika Kumari, Queen Of Mysore Who Gave An Heir To Wadiyar Dynasty After 400-Year-Old Curse

The royals of India have a rich history and legacy, which their heirs carry forward. Over the years, the lineage has been handed over to its descendants and even to this day, these royals enjoy the status of his highness. Apart from the rich and glamorous lifestyle, there is great power and numerous responsibilities on their shoulder.

One such royal family is the Wadiyar dynasty of Mysuru, which is currently ruled by the royal scion, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar. Norn on March 24, 1992, Yaduveer is the 27th Maharaja of the dynasty. In 2016, he married Princess Trishika Kumari, and in 2017, the Princess and the royal family garnered a lot of limelight after she gave birth to their son, Aadyaveer Narasimharaja Wadiyar.

Aadyaveer Narasimharaja Wadiyar is the first child born naturally in the Wadiyar dynasty after a 400-year-old curse on the royal family. Let us read on to know more details about Maharani Trishika Kumari, who broke the curse and gave an heir to the dynasty.

Who is Princess, Trishika Kumari, wife of Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar?

Trishika Kumari is the Maharani of Mysore and the wife of Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar. She is the daughter of Harshavardhan Singh and Maheshree Kumari and belongs to the royal family of Dungarpur from Rajasthan. She studied at Baldwins Girls School and graduated from Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore.

Trishika Kumari is hailed for her down-to-earth nature and amazing fashion sense. Her public appearances often highlight her elegance and charm. The royal princess often sets fashion goals with her perfectly draped saree, pearl jewellery and well neatly styled hair.

Who is Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar?

Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar is currently the head of the Wadiyar dynasty. He was born as Yaduveer Gopal Raj Urs, the only son of Swarup Anand Gopal Raj Urs and Princess Leela Tripurasundari Devi. Yaduveer is not the direct heir to the throne, as when his uncle, Srikantadatta Wadiyar, died childless in 2013, he did not name a successor. However, Srikantadatta Wadiyar's wife adopted Yadhuveer and he became the king.

He ascended to the throne in 2015 in a private ceremony and was made the ‘Maharaja of Mysore’. Yaduveer was just 23 when he was made the twenty-seventh head of the Wadiyar dynasty, which is one of the richest royal families in India. According to reports, he owns a massive fortune of around Rs. 80,000 crores. Yadhuveer married Princess Trishika, and the couple welcomed their first child, Aadyaveer Narasimharaja Wadiyar. In 2024, Yadhuveer and Trishika welcomed their second son, Yugadhyaksh Krishnaraja Wadiyar.

What was the 400-year-old curse on the Wadiyar dynasty?

There have been many folklore tales, but the one related to the Wadiyar dynasty dates back to 1612 when the Mysore state took over the Vijayanagara empire and the then queen of Vijayanagara, Alamelamma, tried to run away from the kingdom with the treasure that belonged to her but was stolen by the Mysore army during the invasion. While she tried to escape, the king of Wadiyar ordered his men to catch Alamelamma.

She ran towards the Cauvery river near Malingi and reportedly threw all the jewels in it. However, before jumping into the river, she cursed the royal family of Mysore and stated:

“May Talakadu be filled with sand and become a barren land/ May Malangi – that stretch of the river – turn into a whirlpool/ may the Wodeyars never have children.”

After the curse, there were no direct heirs to the Wadiyar dynasty. The successive kings adopted their nephews or cousins to take over the throne. The royals tried their best to please Alamelamma and even offered puja to her, but everything went in vain. However, the birth of Maharaja Yaduveer and Maharani Trishika’s elder son, Aadyaveer Narasimharaja Wadiyar, broke the dynasty’s 400-year-old curse. Aadyaveer is the direct heir born to a king after 60 years and will be the 28th descendant of the royal family.

Did you know about the Wadiyar dynasty’s 400-year-old curse? Let us know.

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