About Mysore

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Welcome to MYSORE TRAVELS

My name is L.Jaya kumar,
The purpose of this blog is to give proper information about Mysore and surrounding places so that people around world can have a proper plan to visit some interesting places, below is the brief about Mysore.
Mysore was the capital of the Wodeyar dynasty, feudatories of the Vijayanagar Empire, who declared their independence in the 16th Century and ruled in Mysoreuntil Independence, barring three decades when Haider Ali and his son Tippu sultan wrested power from them. The Wodeyars who were widely recognized as running a model state continued to rule till independence in 1947 rebuilt the city, which was practically in ruins. In 1956 when the new state was formed, theMaharaja was the first to be elected as the Governor. Mysore today, is a pleasant city with an old world charm, contributed by its broad shady avenues, well laid out gardens, fine buildings and a salubrious climate. This charming and easy going city with beautiful parks has always been a favorite with travelers. It enjoys an equableclimate and is renowned for its silk, sandalwood and incense industries.Mysore is Karnataka’s second largest city.

The railway station is on the northwestern fringe of the city, just about a kilometerfrom the Shopping area, Devaraja urs Road and Sayaji rao Road.

The Mysore palace occupies the entire south eastern sector of the city centre.

Mysore celebrates Dasara festival as the state festival during the month of October every year. The entire city during this time is gaily decorated and illuminated and cultural programs are arranged for the public in the palace grounds. This is an excellent time to visit Mysore. On the last day of the festival the former Maharaja leads one of the most colorful processions in India. The procession makes its way through the thoroughfares accompanied by sound of music and brass bands.

The tradition of celebrating Dasara with such grandeur started with the 16th-century rulers of Vijayanagar. After the disintegration of Vijayanagar Empire, the tradition was kept alive by rulers of Mysore and continues till now.

VIJAYANAGARA FEUDATORY

Yaduraya (1399–1423)
Chamaraja Wodeyar I (1423–1459)
Timmaraja Wodeyar I (1459–1478)
Chamaraja Wodeyar II (1478–1513)
Chamaraja Wodeyar III (1513–1553)
INDEPENDENT WODEYAR KINGS
Timmaraja II (1553–1572)
Chamaraja Wodeyar IV (1572–1576)
Bettada Wodeyar (1576–1578)
Raja Wodeyar I (1578–1617)
Chamaraja Wodeyar V (1617–1637)
Raja Wodeyar II (1637–1638)
Narasaraja Wodeyar (1638-1659)
Dodda Devaraja Wodeyar (1659–1673)
Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar (1673–1704)
Narasaraja Wodeyar ll (1704–1714)
Krishnaraja Wodeyar I (1714–1732)
Chamaraja Wodeyar VI (1732–1734)
Krishnaraja Wodeyar ll 1734–1766)
Nanjaraja Wodeyar (1766–1772)
Chamaraja Wodeyar VII (1772–1776)
Chamaraja Wodeyar VIII (1776–1796)
BRITISH RULE- (1799-1947)
Krishnaraja Wodeyar lll (1799–1868)
Chamaraja Wodeyar IX (1881–1901
Krishnaraja Wodeyar lV (1901–1940)
Jayachamaraja Wodeyar (1940–1947)
Mr.C.Rajagopalachari
Governor- General – Republic of India


HOW MYSORE GOT ITS NAME:

According to Hindu legend, the area around Mysore city was once the domain of the demon king Mahisha Asura (Mahisha meaning Buffalo), who grew almost invincible and wrecked havoc on the world. The Goddess Chamundeshwari, vanquished the demon Mahisha in a humungous struggle waged over a period of 10 days thus, Goddess Chamundeshwari is also known by the name Mahisha Mardhini (slayer of Mahisha).The battle became a festive event which the annual 10-day Navaratri festival commemorates to this day. The region retains the name of the slain demon; the name Mysore is the anglicized version of Mahisuru

This legend is among the one of the most important in Hindu mythology, and renders the temple of the Goddess Chamundeshwari, located atop Chamundi hills in Mysore, an important place of pilgrimage. The legend is commemorated by several monuments in Mysore, including the temple ofGoddess Chamundeshwari on Chamundi Hills and an imposing statue of Mahishasura located nearby.
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