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Mysore
is a major craft centre with numerous shops selling an incredible
range of ivory, sandalwood, rosewood and teak carvings and furniture.
Until independence, the city was the seat of the Maharajas of
Mysore, a princely state covering most of Karnataka. The 10
day Dussehra festival is one of the major attractions, culminating
in the long procession of caparisoned elephants, liveried retainers,
cavalry. flower-bedecked images of deities, complete with bands
and clouds of incense.
History
Mysore was the political capital of the Wodeyar dynasty which
ruled the state of Karnataka for some 150 years till the independence
of the country from the British. These kings were great patrons
of art and culture and Mysore was the cultural capital of the
south under the rule of the Wodeyars. The Wodeyars made the
Dasara festival an event.
General Info
State: Karnataka
Area: 9 Sq. Kms.
Population: Approximately 22,81,653
Altitude: 957 meter above sea level.
Climate:
Summer : Maximum 35°C, Minimum 25o°C
Winter: Maximum 28°C , Minimum
14°C
Rainfall : June to October :80
Centimeters
Best Season :for visit September
to April
Languages Spoken : English, Kannada
and Hindi.
Shopping at Mysore Good buys from Mysore can include
the following:
Shopping: Mysore Silk,
Sandalwood & Handicrafts.
Best Shopping areas:
Devaraj Urs Road, Sayyaji Rao Road, Ashoka Road &
Dhanvantri Road.
Food Specialties: The
famous Mysore Pak
Others: Mysore jasmine
flowers, beetle leaves, Mysore Sandal Soap, Eeranagere brinjals.
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Chamundi
Hills
This is a 1150m hill that is named after Goddess Durga, the
consort of Lord Shiva, who vanquished the Demon Mahishasura.
From the top of the hill, one can have a panoramic view of Mysore.
Maharaja's Palace
Built enormous and lavish in 1911 to replace the old palace
in the fort that burned down, the Maharaja's Palace is an extravagance
of domes, arches, turrets and sculptures. It is a fine example
of Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. With vast pillared
corridors and stately halls, carved ceilings, intricate mosaics,
carving in ivory, stone and wood, life like paintings, antique
royal weapons, this palace is a must in every visitor's itinerary.
Chamundeswari Temple
Built in the 12th century, a fine example of Dravidian temple
architecture, Krishnaraja Wodeyar renovated the temple in 1827.
The temple tower is 40m high with seven storeys. The deity is
Goddess Durga. On the way to the temple, there is a monolithic
statue of Nandi Bull and a morter statue of Mahishasura.
Srirangapatnam ( 15 km)
The island fortress of Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan is
picturesquely located in the River Cauvery. Within the fort
walls that still carry the poignant scars of Tipu's last stand
against the British, are a mosque and the Ranganathaswamy Temple.
The 'Daria Daulat', Tipu's summer palace with a beautifully
gilded and painted interior and the majestic 'Gumbaz' his mausoleum,
are located close to the river.
Brindavan Gardens (19 km)
The splendidly planned ornamental gardens at the Krishnarajasagar
Dam are a must see for visitors, Its fine terraced lawns and
swirling fountains are illuminated over the weekend to give
it a fairy tale quality.
St. Philomena's Church
This beautiful Cathedral was built in 1956 and is one of the
largest churches in the country. It has been built in the Gothic
style with beautiful stain glass windows and lofty towers. The
illuminated church in the evening is a wonderful site not to
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Somnathpur
(35 km)
The star shaped temple at Somnathpur is a splendid example of
Hoysala architecture. It is embellished with a profusion of
finely sculpted friezes and panels. The temple is well preserved
and not to be missed.
Bandipur Tiger Reserve (80 km)
This Tiger Reserve has open forests and facilities for viewing
wildlife from elephant back.
Nagarhole National Park (90 km)
A fine wildlife reserve that is within easy reach of Mysore.
Its dense deciduous forests are the habitat of the tiger, leopard,
gaur, elephant, sambar, chital or the spotted deer, wild boar,
pangolin, langur, macaques and about 250 species of birds, including
the magnificent Malabar Pied Hornbill and the Great Black Woodpecker.
There are excellent facilities for visitors to stay at the Kabini
River Lodge and for viewing wildlife. |
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Mysore Celebrates
Regional, National and Religious Festivals with pomp like any
Other Part of the Country.
Dasara Festival
Mysore is synonymous with Dasara celebrations. Several
religious, cultural and other programmes mark the 10-day-long
celebrations, which fall generally in the months of September-October,
depending on the auspicious days of the Hindu calendar. Though
the nine-day Navaratri and the 10th day celebration of Vijaya
Dasami have lost their original royal grandeur, the celebrations
still draw huge crowds. Tourists from India and abroad come
to Mysore to see the various tourist attractions and witness
the special programmes arranged during the 10-day festival and
in particular the last day's Dasara procession.
On all the ten days, the Mysore Palace is illuminated and renowned
musicians of the State and outside give performances in front
of the Palace. The Palace is also thrown open to the visitors
and the royal throne is displayed. During the nine days, the
State Government arranges music, dance, folk dance, doll shows,
wrestling and sports competitions.
Yugadi
The Kannadiga new year day of Yugadi that falls on the second
half of March or early April is celebrated with devotion and
delight.Mysore also celebrates the national festivals of Independence
Day, the republic day and the birthday of Gandhiji. Religious
festivals like Makara Samkramana, Sri Ramanavami, Janmashtami,
Ganesh Chaturthi, Deepavali, Christmas, Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha
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By Road
: Mysore is located 139 Kms. to the south west of Bangalore.
The state highway that connects the two cities could provide
a pleasant ride through rustic country side. A bus or car ride
from Bangalore would take approximately 3 hours. Seagull Travels
has 4 packages covering Mysore & other places.
By Air : The nearest airport is Bangalore (140 km).
By Rail : Mysore is again connected with many trains
to Bangalore. Also the prestigious luxury train, Shatabdi Express
connects it to Madras. |
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