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Located in the
southern state of Karnataka some 140 kms from
Bangalore, Mysore is also known as the city of
palaces. A major tourist attraction of India's
southern region, Mysore is also famous for
sandalwood apart from its palaces. As Mysore enjoys
moderate weather throughout the year, tourists visit
the place the whole year round. A city of historical
importance, Mysore was ruled by many illustrious
rulers of yesteryears including Hyder Ali, Tipu
Sultan and Wodeyars at different times in history.
As such, all of them have left a rich legacy that is
still cherished in Mysore.
Accommodation and Connectivity
Those desirous of visiting Mysore would have to come
to Bangalore by air. The Bangalore airport is
located at a distance of 140 kms from Mysore.
Mysore is well connected with the metros of Delhi,
Mumbai,Chennai and Karnataka's capital city of
Bangalore by railways. There is a good network of
roads connecting Mysore with important cities of the
southern region.
Mysore has good accommodation facilities for all
categories of tourists.
Tourist
Attractions
Mysore Palace
The major attraction of the city is the Mysore
Palace which was built in its present form in the
year 1897. The famous architect Henry Irwin was
employed by Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV for its
construction. This three storeyed masterpiece has
its walls, floor and ceilings richly decorated with
gold, bronze, stained glass and other precious
metals. There is a beautifully laid garden on the
front and small attractive temples surrounding the
palace. The palace is illuminated on sundays,
national holidays and other special festivals.
Shri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery
In this gallery are displayed some of the most
precious paintings and statues of yesteryears.
Inaugurated in the year 1875, the paintings of Raja
Ravi Verma and Svetsolav Roerich adorn the walls of
the gallery. Other than the conventional paintings,
a few traditional gold leaf paintings and statues
made of sandalwood, ivory and stone are also
displayed in the gallery. It is worth mentionable
that some of the paintings have also been done using
minerals and vegetable dyes.
Aloysius Church
An architectural marvel associated with Christianity
in Mangalore is Aloysius Church. Paintings of famous
Italian artist Antony Moshaini adorn the walls of
the temple. St. Aloysius College Chapel is compared
with the Sistine chapel of Rome. Every inch of the
roof and walls of the chapel are covered with
exquisite paintings.
Shri Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple
Shri Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple of Mangalore is
actually a collection of temples of Sharavu, Kadri,
Mangaladevi, and Kudroli. There is an 800 year old
history associated with the temple. Another temple
that has been renovated recently to attract more
tourists is the Kudroli Gokarnath Temple situated 3
kms away from the main city centre.
Excursion
delights
Dharmastala
Located 75 km east of Mangalore, the place has a
number of Jain temples including the famous
Manjunatha Temple. There is also a museum that gives
ample information about the temples and history of
the place.
Venur
Venur is another place famous for Jain temples and
the ruins of the Mahadeva temple.
Karkal
Karkal is a place famous for several important
temples. There is also a 13 km high Bahubali statue.
The statue was constructed in the year 1432. The
statue s on a small serene hillock. A good view of
the western ghats is available from the place.
The atmosphere of Mangalore always remains festive
and joyful. The main festivals celebrated here are
Dusshera and Janmashtami. Tiger Dance is a unique
dance form of the place performed during Dusshera.
Aati festival is another event exclusive to
Mangalore. Along with many other Hindu festivals,
Ganesh Puja and Navaratri are also celebrated with
pomp and gaiety.
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