Mysore (State: Karnataka), is located at a distance of 140 kms from Bangalore. For many centuries the city was under the control of Wodeyar Dynasty.
Mysore is well known for the festivities that take place during the period of Dasara. It is celebrated for 10 days every year and was introduced for the first time by King Raja Wodeyar I in 1610.
The city is known for its heritage buildings, palaces which are all around the city. The city can be rightly called "The Heritage City".
The main attractions are:
Mysore is well known for the festivities that take place during the period of Dasara. It is celebrated for 10 days every year and was introduced for the first time by King Raja Wodeyar I in 1610.The city is known for its heritage buildings, palaces which are all around the city. The city can be rightly called "The Heritage City".The main attractions are:- Amba Vilas Palace
- Mysore Zoo (1)
- Art Gallery
- Railway Museum
- Chamundi Hills
- Chamundeshwari Temple
- Brindavan Gardens
- Lalith Mahal Palace
- Karanji Lake
- Big Nandi
- Statue of Mahishasura
- St. Philomenas Church
- Silver-Jubilee Clock Tower
wow , just awesome .
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful city. Lovely shots and the fountain reflections are gorgeous.
ReplyDeletePretty night reflection ! I just lobed the way you made us traval through your pics... Nice job !
ReplyDeleteOh, what delightful reflections! I particularly love the beautiful colors on the water in the last shot! Really terrific series, Rajesh! Thank you as always for your visits/comments! Always appreciated! Hope you and your family have a lovely weekend! Enjoy!
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So rich and heavy heritage!
ReplyDeleteThese are terrific captures...may check out the zoo and the art gallery next time...loved the temple at Srigapattinam...pity we can't take pictures of the wall carvings inside.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful nighttime reflections, Rajesh!
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Kay, Alberta, Canada
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Great place!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend reflections.
What beautiful scenes you have shown us and I can easily see why it is called the Heritage City. The night shots are wonderful.
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It looks as if Mysore could also be known for its beautiful fountains. I look forward to seeing more of this beautiful city.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like an amazing place! thanks for the photo tour!
ReplyDeleteEmerald green is amazingly exquisite!!
ReplyDeleteI hope to visit this city someday.
Have a great weekend.
I wish to go another round around these places. Magnificent shots rajesh!
ReplyDeletewow superb blog with a huge collection of information and snaps..regards
ReplyDeleteI love this post, and the night photo is awesome!
ReplyDeleteAnother great series, Rajesh.
ReplyDeleteWow... what a fabulous place!
ReplyDeleteLovely montage of shots, love the reflections in the last one:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scenery and photos! The reflections are gorgeous, great capture!
ReplyDeleteWonderful collages.
ReplyDeleteHi Raj
ReplyDeletegrande composizione di foto !
Ciao Myriam :)
Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteCamera Critter Post at my page. Have a nice weekend!
Hi Rajesh! Wonderful post! You definitely put Mysore in my map...
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Your flowers are nice but I just LOVE those elephants.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post. Makes me want to visit. The elephants are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat an architecturally rich place! Thanks again for the tour!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteRoses, Baby's Breath, and Daisies, have a blessed Sunday!
Spectacular! When can I come ;-)
ReplyDeleteAn amazing place, Rajesh! All very beautiful images, fantastic the night reflections!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful city. The architecture and gardens are very beautiful. Liked the shot of the elephant too.
ReplyDeletehope to visit India this year. thnx for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteMysore has some very elegant and intricate architecture. I really like the last photo of the green-lighted fountain and its reflection.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Mosaics! Thanks for the tour!
ReplyDeleteI would love to see this in person one day...just lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat awesome mosaics. You put together a beautiful post this week. You just make me want to visit India more and more. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant, as always!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots, Rajesh, I love all the colorful fountains, so pretty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images.;) Love the night view, I have always loved to see light reflecting in water.;)
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Beautiful, majestic and colourful. V
ReplyDeleteNice shots and beautiful collage.
ReplyDeleteIncredible clicks of India, Simply loved your entire gallery ... !
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting introduction to this area of India I know nothing about.
ReplyDeletebeautiful pictures
ReplyDeleteSo happy to see my dear hometown highlighted here !
ReplyDeletei went to mysore in 2005 for a day trip from bangalore and just loved it!!
ReplyDeletethe places i visited were chamundi hills, zoo ans mysore palace...would love to visit here again and see more of the places you have listed down!!
Great pieces of architecture on the top mosaic!
ReplyDeleteI am glad, all of you liked the Heritage city. We will explore more of it soon.
ReplyDeleteLindas fotos!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!
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Beautiful photos.
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awesome place hope to visit one day :) Happy MYM
ReplyDeletepretty places i want to see them all and the elephants :) happy mym!
ReplyDeleteMysore presented in a jist, good info for tourist Rajesh
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