The Royal Palace of Mysore

Mysore palace is the official residence of Wodeyars who ruled Mysore from 1399 to 1950
After the death of Tipu Sultan in 1799 , His Highness Krishnaraja Wadiyar III became the Maharajah of Mysore Officially

Mysore palace was built in 14th century by His Highness King Yaduraya and was later demolished and re-constructed many times by the Maharajah's of Mysore

A new palace was constructed to replace the old palace (built in 14th century)  by His Highness Rajarshi Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV under the commission of British Architect "Lord Henry Irwin " in 1897

The construction of the current palace was  completed  in 1912  and was expanded  by His Highness   Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar the last Maharajah of Mysore Kingdom


145 Kms from Bangalore ,
On our way to Mysore ...




As soon as i reached Mysore i get the message on Facebook..
After all iam in the city that was ruled by the "Tiger of Mysore " Tipu Sultan
My childhood hero "Tipu Sultan "




" Fascination  and Imagination rooted in power "
Never get terrified , is etched on the entrance of the palace in a most majestic manner

The entrance gate



Panoramic View of Mysore Palace 








Paintings inside the Palace 






Inside the Palace ..


The British Influence is witnessed here....






Paintings portray Wodeyar's lavish lifestyle .






My Nephew.


Elephant's Ornaments .


A wandering mind...



To seek Blessing ..





Navaadua nudiiye Kannada Nudi ,siri kannada nudi
Aahhh ha ha..................

Blessed...
A highly personal prayer , which i cannot blog here ...





And my Favorite Channapatna toys available in government owned shops around the palace








Mysore's reputation for Sandal wood..


The city known for its royalty defined by the Tiger of Mysore "Tipu Sultan" and the regal Maharajahs of Mysore - the Wodeyars ..
Iam in love with Mysore , the cultural capital of Karnataka and love to visit this heritage city again and again.

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