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Mysore Travel Guide
 Mysore
is more than palaces, parks and temples … the exotic fragrance of Mysore
Jasmine… the melodious strains of the Veena… the rich aroma of filter
coffee… traditional carvings on fragrant sandalwood, rosewood and ivory …
the rustle of rich silks … delicious Nanjangud bananas … Hot 'N' Spicy
Bisi-bele-hulianna … mouthwatering Mysore Pak, a traditional sweetmeat …
It is a gourmet's delight and a Shopper's paradise. Shop at Cauvery Handicrafts
Emporium or in the little backstreets and bylanes that offer some exciting bargains.
Mysore Come, experience it for yourself.
Steeped in History Mysore, capital
city of the Wodeyars. Adobe of untold grandeur and glory, where the rich heritage
of the Wodeyars is carefully preserved to this day in its magnificent places,
beautifully laid-out gardens, imposing buildings, board shady avenues and sacred
temples.
There's an old world charm about the city that reaches out
and leaves no one untouched. Mysore, or Mahishur as it was called then, traces
its history back to the mythical past, when Godess Chamundeshwari of Chamundi
Hills killed the wicked buffalo-headed Demon, Mahishasura.
Mysore
Dasara is the celebration of this victory of good over evil. Mysore also has
associations with the Mahabharata and King Ashoka of the 3rd century B.C. during
the Wodeyar rule Mysore reached the zenith of its glory as a fabled centre of
oriental splendour.
Pomp and Pageantry Relived Come to Mysore in October
when the tranquil city awakens to ten days of Dasara festivities. Brilliantly
lit up Palaces, decorated arches, festooned streets, colourful costumes and cultural
shows…classical music, folk dances, Bharata Natyam, Yakshagana, Huthari,
Torch Light Parade, Theppotsava… The culmination is the legendary Mysore
Dasara Procession with caparisoned elephants, the golden howdah, decorated horses,
stately coaches, troops in ceremonial uniforms, folk dancers and colourful floats.
Places of Interest in Mysore
Mysore Palace
Where the Mharajas lived… You can't miss the
Palace at Mysore, for all roads lead to the Maharaja's Palace. Built in Indo-Saracenic
style with domes, turrets, arches and colonnades, the Palace is a treasure house
of exquisite carvings and works of art from all over the world. Intricately carved
doors open on to luxuriously furnished rooms.
The majestic Durbar Hall
has an ornate ceiling and many sculpted pillars. See the magnificent jewel studded
golden throne, the pride of the Wodeyars and the symbol of their sovereignty,
displayed here during the Dasara. The palace, illuminated on Sundays and Public
Holidays, presents a spectacle of breathtaking beauty.
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