Golden Throne (Mysore)

It is kept for public viewing only during Dasara festival and on the rest of the days, it is disassembled and kept in safe lockers of the palace.

It was embellished with jewellery, gold, precious stones and silver figurines by "Swarnakala Nipuna" Singannacharya.

The Royal seat is called the Koormasana (ಕೂರ್ಮಾಸನ), on which cushion and pillows are covered with cloths studded with precious stones.

Back rest has the carving of the royal emblem of the Mysore kings Ganda berunda and below it is the quote "Satyamevoodharaham" meaning "I shall uphold the truth always".

On the top of the royal umbrella is a celestial bird called Huma, a swan with an emerald gem on its beak.

[1] The "slokas," which are engraved on the rim of the umbrella, are addressed to Krishnaraja Wadiyar III and refers to his ancestors from whom the throne has come down from generations of kings.

A rough translation of a "sloka" describes Krishnaraja Wadiyar as "Lord of the Earth" and son of the illustrious Chamaraja, who is resplendent with the blessings of Goddess Chamundeshwari.

The golden throne was associated with ceremonies, such as the coronation of the king in the early days and conducting of Dasara Durbar.