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Mysore City Guide 
Mysore is more than palaces, parks and temples … the exotic fragrance
of Mysore Jasmine… the melodious strains of the Veena… the rich
aroma of filter coffee… traditional carvings on fragrant sandalwood,
rosewood and ivory … the rustle of rich silks … delicious Nanjangud
bananas … Hot 'N' Spicy Bisi-bele-hulianna … mouthwatering Mysore
Pak, a traditional sweetmeat … It is a gourmet's delight and a Shopper's
paradise.
Shop at Cauvery Handicrafts Emporium or in the little backstreets and bylanes
that offer some exciting bargains. Mysore Come, experience it for yourself
Steeped in History Mysore, capital city of the Wodeyars. Adobe of untold
grandeur and glory, where the rich heritage of the Wodeyars is carefully
preserved to this day in its magnificent places, beautifully laid-out gardens,
imposing buildings, board shady avenues and sacred temples.
There's an old world charm about the city that reaches out and leaves no
one untouched. Mysore, or Mahishur as it was called then, traces its history
back to the mythical past, when Godess Chamundeshwari of Chamundi
Hills killed the wicked buffalo-headed Demon, Mahishasura.
Mysore Dasara is the celebration of this victory of good over evil.
Mysore also has associations with the Mahabharata and King Ashoka of the
3rd century B.C. during the Wodeyar rule Mysore reached the zenith of its
glory as a fabled centre of oriental splendour.
Pomp and Pageantry Relived Come to Mysore in October when the tranquil city
awakens to ten days of Dasara festivities. Brilliantly lit up Palaces, decorated
arches, festooned streets, colourful costumes and cultural shows…classical
music, folk dances, Bharata Natyam, Yakshagana, Huthari, Torch Light Parade,
Theppotsava… The culmination is the legendary Mysore Dasara Procession
with caparisoned elephants, the golden howdah, decorated horses, stately
coaches, troops in ceremonial uniforms, folk dancers and colourful floats.
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