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
to See in Mysore...
