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| About Mysore Tourism |
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The City of Palaces, and an erstwhile capital of the Wodeyar Dynasty, Mysore is the second largest City of Karnataka, and also its cultural capital. The word Mysore
is derived from Mahishuru or Mahishasura, the name of the cruel demon
king who is believed to have had his base there. He was ultimately
slain by the Goddess Durga (also known as Mahishasura Mardhini, or the
slayer of the demon Mahisha). The festival of Navrathri culminating in
Dusserah is celebrated to mark the 10-day battle followed by the
victory of good over evil.
The history of Mysore can be traced back to the time of the Mahabharata. It was ruled by the Ganga Dynasty from the 2nd century to somewhere in the 10th century, and then it came under the Cholas for a century. This was followed by the rule of the Chalukyas, Hoysalas, the |
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| Reviews on Mysore travel(What people have to say) |
 pradyu, Bangalore | 30th June 2009
Mysore - Historical city worth visiting
| Overview of the destinationThere are many things to watch, Mysore Palace, Jaganmohana Palace, Krs dam, Zoo, Lakes Lalit Mahal, Chamundi hills etc and most important one must see Food, sight-seeing and shopping There are many good hotels - veg food is easily available. You can buy sandalwood items which is available near the palace. Activities & things to do If you are a bird watcher then you must visit Ranganthitoo bird sanctuary about 30 kms from Mysore.it is very good and you can also Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. From Bangalore you have buses almost every minute. Train service is also available from Bengaluru. | Snonymous, Mumbai | 11th June 2009
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary near Mysore
The Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is a bird watchers paradise, set in a series of islets | | Read full review... | -97605.jpg) lakshmi, Delhi | 23rd January 2009
Annoying auto/taxi walas but Appealing Mysore
My husband and I were in Mysore for the new year and enjoyed a relaxed | | Read full review... |
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| Articles and Blogs | | Studying yoga in Mysore - Mysore is famous for its sandalwood and silk. More recently, it has also become famous for its yoga teachers. | | Taste of Mysore - Food recipes Blog from a food enthusiast in Mysore. | | Official Websites | | Karnataka Tourism - Karnataka Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Karnataka Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Karnataka, Lists of Tourist Guides in Karnataka and Transportation in Karnataka. | | Government of Karnataka - Karnataka Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance. | | Other Useful Links | | Mysore Tourism - Mysore is a place well renowned for Dasara festival and is a favored tourism destination throughout India. | | Weather - Weather forecast for Mysore with a fast, easy to use interface. Includes weather maps, graphics and radar images. |
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