Mysore Palace

If we talk about the main attractions of Mysore, Mysore Palace will come first. This Mysore Palace is a reservoir of creativity, ingenuity, and a great mystery. This outstanding palace is one of the few palaces that can be described on the travel map of the country. Mysore is commonly referred to as the “city of palaces.” But Mysore Palace refers to the new palace inside the Puran fort. It is also known as Amba Vilas Palace. The Mysore Palace is the second largest tourist destination in India after the Taj Mahal.

Attraction

Since Mysore Palace is the second largest architecture in India after the Taj Mahal, it is definitely worth visiting for a traveler. The splendor of Mysore’s Dussehra is world-famous. The royal palace of Mysore is adorned with lights and colorful royal attire this season. This royal festival of Mysore in Karnataka is known as ‘Nadahabba’. Held on the day of Dussehra, the event marks the victory of light over darkness. In detail, the victory of good over evil is marked here. At this festival, all the activities and the view of Mysore Palace is obviously an amazing spot and attraction for a traveler

History

Durbar hall of beautiful Mysore palace, Mysore, India.

Mysore, the name given by the English comes from Karnataka “Mahishuru“. It is said that a monster named Mahisasura ruled here. The state was named Mahisuru after him, which was changed to Mysuru, and from Mahisuru to Mysuru, which was adopted as the official name by the Government of India in 2011. Now where Mysore Palace is, there used to be a village called Puragiri.In 1524, Chamaraja Wadeyar-3 built the fort of Mysore here. Later this fort-palace has been rebuilt many times. When the previous palace was destroyed by fire, then King Rajarshi Sri Krishnaraja Wadeyar-4 appointed the English architect Henry Irwin in 1896 to build the new palace. But that’s not the end of the story, says B. Lewis Rice, author of The Gazetteer, when the British and Wadeyar-3 returned victoriously, there was no home in Mysore to live in. There was an incomplete fort built in a short time. Then King Krishnaraja Wadeyar-3 was crowned. Then the newly elected rebuilt the palace.

Inside/Outside Views

Mysore Palace is a historical palace and a royal residence at Mysore in the Indian State of Karnataka. It is now the second most visited tourist attraction in India, only after Taj Mahal.

The architectural style of the domes of the palace is described as Indo-Saracenic. It is wrapped in marble stone and has a tower of 145 feet. There are three entrances, one of which is open to the public. There are various dolls from the 19th and 20th centuries. And there are some industrial works and this was followed by Ambabilasa – where the king met with private guests and ministers. Decorate the mosaic floor of this house with low-cost beautiful stone designs. As soon as you enter through the door of the beautiful Rose Wood designed with ivory, the statues of Ganesha and the pillars are also arranged properly. Display splendor on all four sides. Decorate the eight-cornered house of welfare mandap or wedding meeting with stained glass brought from Glasgow. Decorate both the ceiling and the floor with peacock motifs. There are also oil paintings on the walls. There are 12 temples in this palace. Among them are Someshwar Temple, Laxmiramana Temple, and White Varaha-Swami Temple. The Varaha incarnation of Lord Vishnu is worshiped in the White Varaha-Swami temple.

How to Reach

By Bus: There are bus stand very close to the palace called the Mufesal bus stand, KSRTC bus stand, from there it is possible to walk to the north gate of the palace which is about 1 km away. There is a ticket counter at the south gate, it takes 15 minutes by rickshaw to reach the counter from the bus stand.

By Train: The big cities of Karnataka are connected by train, you can catch a train from Bangalore if you want but the Mysore railway station is a little far from the palace so you can rent a rickshaw or a local city bus to get to the palace from the station.

By Air: Mysore Airport has fairly secluded chartered flights so you can come here from Bangalore International Airport.

FAQ

Que: Is this place safe to visit?

Ans: Yes, it is safe to visit the Mysore Palace. Many kinds of people visit this palace every day.

Que: Is photography allowed in this place?

Ans: Photography is not allowed inside the Palace(building) but you can do this outside of the Palace garden.

Que: Are there any parking facilities in this Palace?

Ans: Yes, a free parking facility is available.

Que: Is there any cost for keeping shoes before entering the Palace?

Ans: Yes, before entering the palace you have to deposit your shoes and the fee is Rs 2/- per set of shoes.

Que: What is the best time to visit Mysore Palace?

Ans: Monsoon to Winter and months from July to February.

Que: Which day did Mysore Palace close?

Ans: It is Sunday and other Government holidays.

Que: Who has built Mysore Palace?

Ans: In 1896, King Rajarshi Sri Krishnaraja Wadeyar-4 and his mother Maharani Kempananjammanni Devi appointed the English architect Henry Irwin to build the new palace. Fifteen years later, in 1912, the palace was completed.