Mysore - Origin of name

Mysore is the second largest city of the Indian state of Karnataka. Mysore is the administrative seat of Mysore District and Mysore Division, and is the former capital of the Kingdom of Mysore. Mysore is known as the Cultural Capital of Karnataka. Mysore is located at 770 m above sea level and 135 km from Bangalore at 12.18° N 76.42° E. Mysore is known for its palaces and proximity to several attractions. One of the best (some would say worst) times to visit Mysore is during the annual nine-night, t ...

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• Mysore - Origin of name
• Mysore - History
• Mysore - Attractions
• Mysore - Palaces
• Mysore - Mysore Dasara
• Mysore - Other attractions
• Mysore - Governance
• Mysore - Demographics
• Mysore - Economy
• Mysore - Transport
• Mysore - Highways
• Mysore - Inter-city
• Mysore - Rail
• Mysore - Air
• Mysore - Media
• Mysore - Radio
• Mysore - Newspapers
• Mysore - Educational and research institutions
• Mysore - Spiritual Tourism
• Mysore - Noted people
• Mysore - Noted people who were born in Mysore
• Mysore - Noted people who worked in Mysore
• Mysore - Nearby places

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According to Hindu legend, the area around Mysore city was once the domain of the demon king Mahishasura (Mahisha meaning Buffalo), who grew almost invincible and wreaked havoc on the world. The Goddess Chamundeshwari, vanquished the demon Mahisha in a humungous struggle waged over a period of 10 days thus, Goddess Chamundeshwari is also known by the name Mahishasura Mardhini (slayer of Mahisha).The battle became a festive event which the annual 10-day Navaratri festival commemorates to this day. The region retains the n ...

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Mysore - Palaces. Mysore is called the City of Palaces as a result of the number of palaces situated in the city, some of them are: The original main palace of Mysore was burnt down in 1897 and the present day structure was built over the same site. The present day Palace exibhits a mixture of architectural styles from Dravidian, Indo-Saracenic, Roman and Oriental. Even though the Government of Karnataka now maintains the Mysore palace, a small portion of the palace has been allocated for ...

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Mysore - Noted people who were born in Mysore. Hyder Ali, ruler of Mysore Kamala Markandaya, novelist. J. Jayalalithaa (born 1948), Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu R.K. Laxman, Cartoonist (The Common Man in the Times of India newspaper) Selar Shaik Sabu, actor Mysore Ananthaswamy, singer, composer. Triveni, Novelist Mysore - Noted people who worked in Mysore. Sir Mokshagundam Vishweshwaraiah (He was the chief ...

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Mysore - Radio. Mysore established its first radio station as Akashvani (voice from the skies) in 1936 largely due to the efforts of Dr. M.V. Gopalaswamy a professor of psychology at the University of Mysore. Thus the word Akashvani in referring to the radio and prevelant all over India was coined in Mysore. The station was taken over by the state in 1941. Kuvempu delivered the inaugural address, Incidentally, he also delivered the address commemorating the Golden Jubliee of the station in 1986. At ...

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Mysore, Mysore - Origin of name, Mysore - History, Mysore - Attractions, Mysore - Palaces, Mysore - Mysore Dasara, Mysore - Other attractions, Mysore - Governance, Mysore - Demographics, Mysore - Economy, Mysore - Transport, Mysore - Highways, Mysore - Inter-city, Mysore - Rail, Mysore - Air, Mysore - Media, Mysore - Radio, Mysore - Newspapers, Mysore - Educational and research institutions, Mysore - Spiritual Tourism, Mysore - Noted people, Mysore - Noted people who were born in Mysore, Mysore - Noted people who worked in Mysore, Mysore - Nearby places

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The city is governed by the Mysore City Corporation (forming the legislative branch), lead by a Mayor, and composed of 64 elected corporators. The city is divided into wards from which corporators are elected. Officials such as the District Commissioner, Health Officer, Officers in charge of the Water Works, Sewage form parts of the executive branch. MUDA (Mysore Urban Development Authority) is responsible for creation of new sections (layouts), zoning and expansion of the city. The Mysore Zilla Parishat is responsible ...

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Mysore, Mysore - Origin of name, Mysore - History, Mysore - Attractions, Mysore - Palaces, Mysore - Mysore Dasara, Mysore - Other attractions, Mysore - Governance, Mysore - Demographics, Mysore - Economy, Mysore - Transport, Mysore - Highways, Mysore - Inter-city, Mysore - Rail, Mysore - Air, Mysore - Media, Mysore - Radio, Mysore - Newspapers, Mysore - Educational and research institutions, Mysore - Spiritual Tourism, Mysore - Noted people, Mysore - Noted people who were born in Mysore, Mysore - Noted people who worked in Mysore, Mysore - Nearby places

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The history of Mysore has been closely linked with the history of the Kingdom of Mysore. References from the times of Mahabharata and Asoka refer to Mahisha Nadu or Mahisha Mandala. References can also be found in Tamil literature about Ezimahi Nadu. Earliest documentary evidence is linked to stone carvings (Saasanas) found in villages around Mysore, inscribed around 1021. From 1499 the name of Mysore has been clearly recorded in inscriptions. Till the year 1610, when Srirangapatna was acquired, Mysore was the center of adminis ...

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Mysore, Mysore - Origin of name, Mysore - History, Mysore - Attractions, Mysore - Palaces, Mysore - Mysore Dasara, Mysore - Other attractions, Mysore - Governance, Mysore - Demographics, Mysore - Economy, Mysore - Transport, Mysore - Highways, Mysore - Inter-city, Mysore - Rail, Mysore - Air, Mysore - Media, Mysore - Radio, Mysore - Newspapers, Mysore - Educational and research institutions, Mysore - Spiritual Tourism, Mysore - Noted people, Mysore - Noted people who were born in Mysore, Mysore - Noted people who worked in Mysore, Mysore - Nearby places

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Industries including those manufacturing Tyres (Vikrant Tyres), Textiles (K. R. Mills, now Atlantic Mills), Electronic Systems (L & T), Earth moving and Mechanical Systems (BEML), Silk Factory (KSIC) and those producing software (Infosys, Wipro) along with Education, Tourism are significant contributors to the economy of Mysore. Education and research at the University of Mysore, Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL), Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL),Central Seri ...

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Mysore, Mysore - Origin of name, Mysore - History, Mysore - Attractions, Mysore - Palaces, Mysore - Mysore Dasara, Mysore - Other attractions, Mysore - Governance, Mysore - Demographics, Mysore - Economy, Mysore - Transport, Mysore - Highways, Mysore - Inter-city, Mysore - Rail, Mysore - Air, Mysore - Media, Mysore - Radio, Mysore - Newspapers, Mysore - Educational and research institutions, Mysore - Spiritual Tourism, Mysore - Noted people, Mysore - Noted people who were born in Mysore, Mysore - Noted people who worked in Mysore, Mysore - Nearby places

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Mysore - Highways. The existing two lane road linking Mysore to the state capital Bangalore (via Mandya) is being upgraded to a four-lane highway which is nearing completion (Dec 2005). With the completion of this road, the travel time between the two cities is expected to reduce to around 2 hours. Currently it takes around 3 hours to complete the journey. State highway's 17, 33, 86, 88 pass through Mysore connecting it to nearby cities. < ...

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Mysore, Mysore - Origin of name, Mysore - History, Mysore - Attractions, Mysore - Palaces, Mysore - Mysore Dasara, Mysore - Other attractions, Mysore - Governance, Mysore - Demographics, Mysore - Economy, Mysore - Transport, Mysore - Highways, Mysore - Inter-city, Mysore - Rail, Mysore - Air, Mysore - Media, Mysore - Radio, Mysore - Newspapers, Mysore - Educational and research institutions, Mysore - Spiritual Tourism, Mysore - Noted people, Mysore - Noted people who were born in Mysore, Mysore - Noted people who worked in Mysore, Mysore - Nearby places

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