Mysore Dasara
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Mysore Dasara is the state festival in the state of Karnataka in India. It is a 10 day festival, starting with nine nights called Navaratri and the last day being Vijayadashami. The festival is observ
Mysore palace illuminated
Mysore Palace Dussera
A lit up Mysore Palace, the epicenter of all Dasara festivities held in Mysore
Mysore Palace
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Mysore Palace, also known as Amba Vilas Palace, is a historic palace and royal residence located in Mysore, Karnataka, India. It served as the official residence of the Wadiyar dynasty and the seat of
Mysore Dasara
…assembly). It was during the reign of Krishnaraja Wodeyar III in the year 1805, when the king started the tradition of having a special durbar in the Mysore Palace during Dasara; which was attended by members of the royal family, special invitees, officials and the masses. After the death of Srikanta Wadiyar in…
Mysore Palace Morning
The eastern portico of the palace prior to its 1932 reconstruction
Eastern entrance gate
Southeast view of the façade