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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.

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.

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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