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Goddess atop Golden Howdah during Mysore
Dasara Procession |
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Old Palace Model at Mysore Palace - More information on Virtual Tour
It was the seat of Power for Krishna Raja Wadiyar the third who ruled
from 1799 until 1868 |
Commonly known as Durga, is personal deity of the Mysore royal family.
Protector of whole Mysore City. Mysore takes its name from
Mahishasura, a demon with the head of a buffalo and the body of a human,
powerful monster meddling with cosmic powers and causing havoc in the
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Procession passing by St Philomena’s Cathedral was one of the largest
Catholic churches built in India, its two tapering spires rising to a
height of 175 feet – nearly 54 metres, the foundation stone of this
magnificent neo-Gothic cathedral was laid by the King, Krishanraja
Wadiyar the Fourth, in 1933. Schoolgirls peer out from behind the
Church wall, but just outside the gate, the priest and European
parishioners mingle with the spectators. Above the entrance to the
church is a banner with a message of good will, it says “God bless our
Maharajah”. |
People would crowd the streets to see their king. Now it is Chamundi
who rides on the golden howdah with decorated horses, jeweled elephants,
adorned camels and cows remain an integral part of the procession and it
takes the same route that it took before independence. |
Birthday Procession |
Dasara Procession earlier |
Marriage Pavillion -
Octagonal shaped hall where all royal weddings, birthdays and ceremonial
functions were celebrated |
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Portrait Gallery -
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valuable paintings as well as the Photographs of the Royal Family are
exhibited in the portrait gallery on the southern part of the Kalyana
Mantapa. Wadiyar dynasty paintings and photographs are on display.
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Dasara Parade -
Painting captures the moment in the procession that everyone waits for
the arrival of the Maharaja. Krishnaraja Wadiyar the Fourth sits in
front of his golden howdah. His son Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar, sits
slightly behind to his left and his brother is positioned between them.
Royal Elephant is adorned with golden headdress, tusks are encased in
silver, body draped in gold cloth and its face and front legs have been
colourfully painted. Gleaming poles and banners, batons royal insignias
and flags blend in with the tall lamp posts strung with garlands. |
Wrestling Courtyard |
Dasara during the time of Maharaja's |
Dasara during the time of Maharaja's |
Royal Furniture on Display at Mysore Palace -
Temple
craftsmen also Gudigars were employed by Kings of Karnataka dynasties
for generations. All furniture housed in formal areas of the Palace
where visiting dignitaries were entertained. Silver 2 large chairs
resemble thrones. |
Public Durbar Hall -
Visitors
will first see imported French lamp stands in the corner representing
Egyptian figurines, just before entering the Durbar Hall there is a life
size statue of Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV. |
Silver Door on Display at Mysore Palace |
View of Doors |
View of Private Durbar at Mysore Palace -
Place
where king and his closet advisers would meet to discuss the affairs of
state. Most gorgeously decorated hall, with a harmonious composition in
colours. The beauty of many of the details is unsurpassed in the
palace. |
Picture taken during the illumination hours |
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Picture during evening hours before illumination |
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Old Picture of Durbar Hall |
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Picture of Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV |
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Yuvaraja Kanteerava Narasimharaja Wadiyar |
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Picture of Old Mysore Palace (before fire destroyed Mysore Palace) |
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