 This charming town is also called the Sandalwood City. Situated 140 kms from Bangalore, the city is famous for its silks & sandalwood and is popular because of its salubrious climate. It is also a crafts centre. The city is well-maintained abounding in shady trees, attractive public buildings and clean streets. The easy-going pace of the town makes it an attractive holiday destination.
Mysore (pronounced /maɪˈsɔɚ/ in English (listen); renamed Mysuru) (Kannada: ಮೈಸೂರು) is the second largest city in the state of Karnataka, India. It is the headquarters of the Mysore district and the Mysore division and lies about 140 km (87 mi) southwest of Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka. The name Mysore is an anglicised version of Mahishūru, which means the abode of Mahisha. Mahisha stands for Mahishasura, a demon from the Hindu mythology. The city is spread across an area of 128.42 km² (50 sq mi) and is situated at the base of the Chamundi Hills.
Until 1947, Mysore was the capital of the Kingdom of Mysore which was ruled by the Wodeyar dynasty, except for a brief period in the late 18th century when Haidar Ali and Tipu Sultan usurped power. The Wodeyars were patrons of art and culture and have contributed significantly to the cultural growth of the city, which has led to Mysore earning the sobriquet Cultural capital of Karnataka. Mysore is famous for the festivities that take place during the Dasara festival when the city receives a large number of tourists. Mysore also lends its name to the Mysore style of painting, the sweet dish Mysore Pak and the garment, Mysore silk saree.
While tourism is the major industry in Mysore, the growth of information technology related industry in the first decade of the 21st century, has resulted in the city emerging as the second largest software exporter in the state of Karnataka, next to Bangalore. Though lacking an airport, Mysore is connected to other parts of India by railways and road transport. Mysore is also the location of Mysore University, whose alumni include Kuvempu, Gopalakrishna Adiga, S. L. Bhyrappa, U. R. Ananthamurthy and N.R. Narayana Murthy. The All India Radio, the premier radio broadcasting arm of the Government of India had its beginnings here.
General Information
Population:
652,000
Altitude: 770 metres above sea level
Languages: English, Kannada and Hindi
Best time to
visit: Mysore is pleasant throughout the year.
Special Things About Mysooru [Mysore]
- MYSOORU DASARA
The world famous Dasara Festival is held every year in the month of November. The festivities are held throughout NAVA RATRI[or Nine Nights]. The whole of Mysore raises to a state of celebration. Dasara is recognized as "STATE FESTIVAL".
- MYSOORU MALLIGE
- MYSOOR PAK
One of the very famous sweets in Karnataka. You can contact the following stalls for this never to miss SWEET
- THE MYSORE PALACE
- KrishnaRaja Sagara Dam
This famous Krishna Raja Sagara Dam was architected by Sir M Vishweshwaraih during the time of Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodiyar. This is a major tourist attraction
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