WazirX NFT Marketplace said it has collaborated with the current custodian of the Wadiyar dynasty, who ruled from Mysore, and is launching NFTs highlighting the rich heritage, culture and folklore of the region. The first NFT collection is based on the Gandaberunda or Bheru, which is a two-headed bird in Hindu mythology, believed to possess immense magical strength.
It was the emblem of the erstwhile Kingdom of Mysore under the Wadiyar kings, and after India attained independence, it was retained by the Mysore state as its emblem. After the formation of Karnataka in 1973, the Gandabherunda — a symbol of strength — continues to be the official state emblem of Karnataka.
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