Mysore City Architecture
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Statue of Chamraja Wodeyar, ruler of Mysore.
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View of Mysore city.
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City main market area.
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View.
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Intricate details of Shweta Varaha swamy temple.
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The Mysore Palace lit up at night.
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Statue of Mahishasura on Chamunda Hills.
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St. Philomena’s Church.
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View from the top of Vrindavan Gardens.
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Night at Vrindavan Gardens.
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Shweta Varaha swamy temple.
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Sri Mahabaleswara temple.
The name Mysore is an anglicised version of Mahishuru, which means the abode of Mahisha. Mahisha stands for Mahishasura, a demon from Hindu mythology. Mysore has its mention in the Mahabharata as Mahishaka Kingdom in ancient India. Mysore is situated at the base of the Chamundi Hills. Mysore is famous for the festivities that take place during the Dasara festival when the city receives a large number of tourists. Mysore also lends its name to the Mysore mallige, the Mysore style of painting, the sweet dish Mysore Pak, the Mysore Peta (a traditional silk turban) and the garment called the Mysore silksaree.
