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MYSORE |
770m above sea
level and 140 kms from Bangalore, this iperial city was the erstwhile capital of
the Wodeyars. so known as the City of Palaces, Mysore retains a quaint iarm that
never fails to enchant.
Mysore is the erstwhile capital of Wodeyars,
the rulers of Mysore State. The Wodeyar family ruled Mysore since 14th century
except for a short period of 40 years when Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan were the
rulers. Today Mysore is one of the major cities of Karnataka. Mysore has emerged
as a thriving market for exotic sandalwood & incense, the Mysore silk sarees and
stone-carved sculptures.
Mysore is certainly a charming, old-fashioned and undaunting town dominated by
the spectacular Maharaja's Palace, around which the boulevards of the city
radiate. Nearby is the city centre with the colourful and frenetic Devaraja
Market is inviting a stroll.
On the outskirts of Mysore, Srirangapatnam still harbours architectural gems
from the days of the great Indian hero, Tipu Sultan, and the magnificent Hoysala
temple of Somnathpur lies little more than an hour's drive away.
In the tenth century Mysore was known as "Mahishur", the town where the
buffalo-demon Mahishashur was slain by the goddess Durga. The word Mysore
expands to "Mahishasurana Ooru", which means the town of Mahishasura. It is
believed that during one of the wars between devils and demons on the one hand
and gods and goddesses on the other, the demon Mahishasur (Mahishur) overpowered
the gods.
The goddess on seeing this, incarnated as the fireceful Chamundi or
Chamundeshwari and consequently, Mahishasura was killed by Her atop the Chamundi
Hill near Mysore. Ever since, the Mysore royal family has worshipped
Chamundeshwari as the palace deity. Hills dedicated to Her stand at the eastern
end of Mysore town to this day.
Shopping :
Sandalwood, its products and silk are Mysore's specialities, sold in
Government-owned emporia at fixed prices. The Government Silk Factory offers
silks straight off the loom.
Festivals :
The Dasara celebrations in Mysore bring back the glory and grandeur of a bygone
era. During Oct-Nov., the entire city rejoices with colour and gaiety. The
10-day festivity culminates in a grand procession on the last day- Vijayadashami.
Local Food Specialities :
Mysore is famous for Mysore Pak - a sweet rich in
ghee. Other delicacies include spicy rice preparations, idii, dosai and vada.
Accessibility:
Tourist spots
around Mysore City are well- connected bv road.
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