#TheDewansOfMysore
Very interesting incident from Dewans of Mysore by DVG
There was a custom during Durbars of Mysore palace (Dasara / Janmotsava of the Maharaja etc). Locals sat cross-legged on the floor and spoke during the assembly.
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Very interesting incident from Dewans of Mysore by DVG
There was a custom during Durbars of Mysore palace (Dasara / Janmotsava of the Maharaja etc). Locals sat cross-legged on the floor and spoke during the assembly.
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The Europeans adorned the chair.
The Dewan told them in no uncertain term : "If this is how it is going to be, you can't come to the Durbar"
The British officials said: "We wear trousers & are not used to wear dhotras & neither is our practice to wear uttariyas ... "
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The Dewan told them in no uncertain term : "If this is how it is going to be, you can't come to the Durbar"
The British officials said: "We wear trousers & are not used to wear dhotras & neither is our practice to wear uttariyas ... "
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" ..The only appropriate seating for us is Chair"
After some thought, Dewan said : "Lets have separate Durbar for Europeans. During that event, even the locals shall be seated on the chairs.
Everyone, locals & foreigners must be treated with same respect and dignity..."
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After some thought, Dewan said : "Lets have separate Durbar for Europeans. During that event, even the locals shall be seated on the chairs.
Everyone, locals & foreigners must be treated with same respect and dignity..."
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"... Let us follow our traditions and customs during events solely attended the locals"
The Dewan who took such a strong stance is none other than Sir Mokshagundam Vishvesvaraya
Pic Courtesy: Wikipedia
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The Dewan who took such a strong stance is none other than Sir Mokshagundam Vishvesvaraya
Pic Courtesy: Wikipedia
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