Tejaswi Kumari Jodha, 13, is named successor to the 400-year-old Rajput legacy of Kherwagarh in Rajasthan, marking what multiple reports describe as a historic shift from male-only inheritance. The decision follows the “Paag Ka Dastoor” tradition, under which a royal ceremonial turban is presented to the chosen heir. Reports say the ceremony, after being dormant for around 65 years, is held again and a pink turban is placed on Tejaswi’s head, along with a blood tilak as part of the ritual. The move is described as breaking a centuries-old convention in which the line of succession passed through men. Both outlets frame the event as a departure from previous practice, positioning Tejaswi’s selection as a formal recognition of her role within the lineage. The coverage emphasizes the continuity of traditional ceremony alongside a change in eligibility for inheritance.