Mysore palace in mysore

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Famously known as Maharaja's Palace, the Mysore Palace in Mysore is a stunning piece of history and the most splendid palatial structure in the city of Mysore in Karnataka Palace tour. This royal residence of the Wodeyar rulers was originally erected in wood. In 1897 it was burnt down only to be rebuilt in 1912. Symbolising the Indo-Saracenic architectural style, the existing palace in karnataka was designed by the renowned British architect Henry Irwin. Mysore palace in india is a storehouse of beautiful carvings and works of art from all over the world.

The Indo-Saracenic style Mysore Palace, once the royal residence of Wodeyar Maharaja, is one of the largest palaces in the country. Also known as Amba Vilas, the original wooden palace got burnt down in 1897 and was rebuilt in 1912 in its present design by the well-known British architect, Henry Irwin. The palace houses a treasure of superb carvings and artistic works from all over the world. The palace is a three storeyed building with a series of square arched towers crowned by domes. A gold-plated dome 145 from the ground covers the open courtyard in the centre. The dramatic entranceway of the place takes you through the the 'Gombe Thotti' (the Doll's Pavilion) that exhibits classic European and Indian sculpture and ceremonial articles. The main entrance to the center of the palace is through the Elephant Gate, ornamented with floral designs and sporting a double-headed eagle as the royal symbol of Mysore.

The highlights of the palace are dolls from early nineteenth to twentieth century, a ceremonial wooden elephant 'howdah' (seat mounted on elephant) ornamented with 84 kilogram of 24 carat gold, the magnificent 'Kalyana Mantapa' (the marriage pavilion) with a octagonal gabled ceiling with multi-colored stained glass peacock motifs and beautiful Chechoslavakian chandeliers. The other places to see here are the 'Diwan-I-am' Durbar Hall on the second floor with many sculpture pillars painted in gold and having an original painting of the renowned painter Raja Ravi Verma. 'Diwan-e-khas' (Hall for Private Audience) with beautiful stained glass ceiling and blue, red and gold walls and ceilings and the typical Dravidian style Varashaswamy Temple with a gopuram are other places that should not be missed here. There is a museum too exhibiting royal paintings and portraits, jewellery, royal costumes and trivia. The 200kg gold artistic royal throne of the Wodeyars is displayed only during the Dussera festival. The palace presents an awe-inspiring scene when it is illuminated on Sunday nights.


Attractions Within
» Gombe Thotti or the Doll's Pavilion : The three-storey structure of the palace can be entered through the 'Gombe Thotti' or the Doll's Pavilion. The gallery exhibits ceremonial objects and sculptures from all over India and Europe.

» Elephant Gate : It is the main entrance of the Mysore Palace in Mysore. Floral designs and the india mysore palace royal symbol of a double-headed eagle decorate the gate. Moving to the north of the gate, you can see exquisite dolls.

» Kalyana Mandapa or the Marriage Pavillion : Lying to the south, the Marriage Pavillion has a gabled ceiling with beautiful geometrical patterna and a chandelier brought from Checoslavakia. Wrought iron pillars from Glasgow and Scotland are worth seeing.

»Palace in karnataka - Museum : Mysore palace in india Maintained by the State Archaeological Department, the museum displays a rich collection of paintings, portraits, jewellery and antiquated items that were used by the Wodeyar rulers.


Visit Timings & Entry Fee
India mysore palace - The Mysore Palace in india is open for visiting from 0600 hours to 0900 hours and from 1530 hours to 1830 hours. Entry fee is Rs 15 per head.


Accessibility
Bangalore, 130 km from here, is the closest airport. There are regular train services between Bangalore and Mysore. You can also take buses regularly running from Bangalore to Mysore and back.

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