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MYSORE

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. To

showcase the rich culture and heritage of the town.

Even to this date this celebration of the Dasara

which is a 10 day celebration during the month of

September / October is a spectacular event to

watch. Mysore is a city of palaces, gardens, shady

avenues and sacred temples.

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Mysore Sightseeing ...
... Places: The Mysore Palace:

The palace was originally built of wood, which got

burnt down in 1897 AD and was rebuilt in 1912 AD.

The Mysore Palace, built is 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. The

tastefully decorated and intricately carved doors

open into luxuriously decorated rooms.

The walls of the palace are painted with pictures

of the Dasara processions and these paintings are

painted in such a manner that from any angle you

can see the procession coming towards you. The

royal throne of the Wodeyars is displayed during

the Dasara festival.

Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery:

It is popularly known as Jaganmohan Palace.The

Jaganmohan Palace was converted into an art gallery

in the year 1875. It exhibits paintings, which date

back to that period. The artists of that time used

natural vegetable and mineral dyes. The famous

traditional Mysore "Gold leaf" paintings are also

exhibited in the gallery, as oil paintings of

contemporary artists like Raja Ravi Varma and

Svetoslav Roerich.

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St. Church Philomena''s:

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 be

missed.

Chamundi Hills:

Forming the backdrop of the city is the 1,100-

feet-high Chamundi Hill. On the top of the hill

stands the temple dedicated to the Goddess

Chamundeshwari, the royal family''s patron deity.

To reach the temple one can either drive through

the 13-km stretch up to the summit or climb the

1,000 stone steps. Nearby the temple stands the

huge statue of Mahishasura, the demon slain by the

Goddess. Halfway up along the stone steps stands

the majestic 4.8-metre monolith of Nandi the Bull,

Lord Shiva''s chosen mount. The statue is believed

to be 300 years old and its chief attraction, apart

from its size, is the meticulous craftsmanship of

its ornaments-from its delicate anklets to the

magnificent pendant bell around its neck.

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Brindavan Gardens:

Built in 1924, this is India''s first irrigation

dam. Sir M. Vishweswariah, the engineer who

designed and built this dam, has shown his acumen

in converting a dam site into a beautiful garden

with colourful fountains and ponds downstream.

Brindavan gardens is located 12 Km northwest of

Mysore city and has rows-of colourful fountains.

Srirangapatna: Island fortress of Tippu Sultan.

Visit Tippu’s summer Palace, Gumbaz, and Sri

Ranganatha temple. Ranganathittu Bird sanctuary:

Just outside Srirangapatna, near Mysore, the

Cauvery river meanders around a string of tiny

islets, which together form a splendid nesting site

for waterfowl. Experience the excitement of a boat

ride that takes you within touching distance of the

birds as marsh crocodiles bask in the sun. Delight

in watching the winged visitors making happy forays

into the water. You could also test your powers of

observation by trying to spot flying foxes hanging

on the highest branches of the tallest trees at

dusk. Surrounding Places of Interest: Sangama:

This is 3 Kms from Srirangapatna where the two

branches of the river Cauvery reunite in joyful

exuberance. Somanathapur 35 Kms east is this

famous village which has the 13th century Hoysala

Temple. The temple is in excellent condition has

frescoed exteriors with episodes from the epics.

Shivanasamudra: 85 Kms east of Mysore, where the

river Cauvery cascades down in two picturesque

waterfalls. Falling down from a height of 75 meters

into a deep rocky gorge, these falls are best

during the monsoons. 1.5 Kms away is Asia''s first

hydroelectric project set up in 1905.

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