Thursday, June 20, 2013

Lalitha Mahal Palace, Mysore

The Lalitha Mahal Palace is located on the outskirts of Mysore city near Chamundi Hills. The palace was built in 1921 at the orders of His Highness Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, the Maharaja of Mysore.



This magnificent palace in the middle of the garden is the second largest palace in the city. The two storied palace was designed by E.W. Fritchley, and constructed by Munivenkatappa. The palace built in Renaissance architectural style resembles the St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. 



It has a projecting porch in the front. Spherical domes with the dominating central dome sets the front elevation of the palace. Painted in pure white color with green color in the background it looks elegant.



It has been converted into a heritage hotel in 1974. However, the splendor of the palace has been maintained.



41 comments:

  1. I had seen it almost 9 years back. Looks so white and pristine. Nice shots.

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  2. It's absolutely gorgeous! Beautifully designed. I'd love to see the inside of it.

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  3. Absolutely brilliant photos on the palace! Marvelous architecture!
    I have seen this palace only in movies.

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  4. Awesome photos & post.
    Super Like.

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  5. Such a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing such amazing facts and clicks.

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  6. the color makes it different and great :)

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  7. WOW!!...great shots, rupam!!!

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  8. Very good and interesting post about India!Your photos are really beautiful!

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  9. Enjoyed your photos. What a beautiful place.

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  10. Great buildings, nice sky!
    Happy SWF to you!

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  11. A magnificent castle it is indeed, Rajesh, and your captures are superb as always!!

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  12. Beautiful palace, lovely shots! Happy Skywatching!

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  13. A statelt and beautiful old building. The center dome looks much like that of our state Capitol (Wis).

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  14. Anonymous08:57

    A beautiful building especially its domes.

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  15. Beautiful palace...

    great photos...

    thanks

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  16. Anonymous11:08

    Wow - it's a magnificent building!

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  17. The Wren connection is quite clear.
    Great photos
    Have a nice day.
    Mormor

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  18. Looks very "European" !

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  19. It's a beautiful place.

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  20. That's a beautiful palace and the grounds are lovely too.

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  21. Wow,Glamorous Palace! looking beautiful to visit.

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  22. Grand palace indeed......


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  23. It's beautiful and yes it looks very European. Great shot!

    Kim,USA

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  24. Wonderful photos of this great palace!

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  25. Beautiful.. I took a few pics too of the Palace..

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  26. Beautiful palace, great post.

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  27. beautiful, beautiful;

    have a nice Saturday

    much love...

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  28. WHat a grand palace!

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  29. Thank you for sharing this beautiful Palace with us Rajesh, and also for those lovely flowers.

    Wishing you a happy day,
    Denise
    Today’s Flowers
    An English Girl Rambles

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  30. Can you just imagine living there? Heavens!

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  31. Fabulous architecture!

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  32. Thank you for appreciating this palace.

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  33. Wish I can visit India, in our exploration (soon)

    I myself is in Prague and trying to go up in the World's biggest castle, Prague castle.

    Enjoy your week ahead.
    /CC girl

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  34. Beautiful and majestic :) Happy Blue Monday from Australia♥ ~Pernilla

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  35. Awesome palace!

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  36. wow looks lovely.

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  37. Love this grand structure, its grand staircase and its famous dome.

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  38. Magnificent architecture..

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