Pramoda Devi Wadiyar justifies collection of royalty by the erstwhile royal family since the government commercially exploits the Ambari by using it in publicity materials for the conduct of Mysuru Dasara and by selling tickets for the Jamboo Savari procession. Mysuru Palace custodian Pramoda Devi Wadiyar says the Ambari payment is an honorarium, not rent, as the Dasara property dispute continues.