 The festivities included a special "durbar" (royal assembly).It was during the reign of Krishnaraja Wodeyar III in the year 1805, when the king started the tradition of having a special "durbar" in the Mysore Palace during Dasara; which was attended by members of the royal family, special invitees, officials and the masses.After the death of Srikanta Wadiyar in December 2013, this tradition has been continued by placing the "Pattada Katti" (royal sword) on the golden throne.