According to tradition, the throne belonged to the Pandavas of Mahabharata fame and was in Hastinapura. Kampilaraya brought this throne from Hastinapura to Penugonda, now in Andhra Pradesh, where it was kept underground. During the early part of the 17th century the Governor of Vijayanagar rulers at Srirangapatna obtained the throne. In 1609, the governor Srirangaraya gave the throne to Raja Wodeyar. In 1610, Raja Wodeyar ascended the throne. Inaugurated the Dasara festivities.
The golden throne was associated with ceremonies, such as the coronation of the king in the early days and conducting of Dasara Durbar. The throne is under the joint guardianship of the scion and the Mysore Palace Board. During the rest of the year the throne is placed in a high security room.
In all, there are 14 parts to the Golden Throne and the Bhadrasana that includes the steps leading to the throne, golden umbrella, main seat with cushions, arms rest to name a few.
It is usually artisans from Gejjagalli village in Nanjangud taluk who are involved in the assembling of the throne.
The assembling of idols of Simha (Lion) to the throne is done on the first day of Navaratri just before the Khas Durbar.
Source: Internet
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