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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.
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