Mysore Palace..Ambavilas Palace...in 'City of Palaces', ಮೈಸೂರು ಅರಮನೆ

Ambavilas Palace (Kannada), otherwise known as the Mysore Palace , is a historical palace and a Royal residence at Mysore in the Indian State of Karnataka

An incredibly breathtaking example of Indo - Saracenic style of architecture,

It is the official residence of the Wadiyar dynasty and the seat of the Kingdom of Mysore. The palace is in the centre of Mysore, and faces the Chamundi Hills eastward.
Mysore is commonly described as the 'City of Palaces',

Mysore Palace was built in the year 1912 for the 24th Ruler of the Wodeyar Dynasty and is counted amongst one of the biggest palaces in the country.

The architecture of the palace is a harmonious blend of Hindu, Muslim, Rajput and Gothic styles

Mysore Palace is now one of the most famous tourist attractions in India,
It is the second most visited historical monument visited by both local and foreign tourists after the Taj Mahal.

Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV and his mother Maharani Kempananjammanni Devi, commissioned the British architect Lord Henry Irwin to build a new palace.

The kings of Mysore were devotees of Goddess Chamundi, hence the palace's facing the Chamundi Hills.

It is a three-story stone structure with marble domes, and has a 145-foot five-story tower.
The palace is surrounded by a large garden.

In addition, there are numerous secret tunnels from the palace cellar leading to Srirangapatna, other palaces, and confidential areas.

Palace has three entrances: the East Gate (the front gate, opened only during the Dasara and for dignitaries), the South Entrance (for public), and the West Entrance (usually opened in the Dasara).

The conventional Dasara procession initiates from the palace on the 10th day or Vijayadashami , the central attraction of which is the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari seated on a golden mantapa made of around 750 kg of gold.

 Attractions & Events

The Golden Throne was the royal throne of the rulers of the Kingdom of Mysore.
 It is kept for public viewing only during Dasara festival and on the rest of the days, it is dissembled and kept in safe lockers of the palace.

The Kalyana Mantapa, or marriage hall, is a grand,

The floor also displays a peacock mosaic, designed with tiles from England. Oil paintings illustrating the royal procession and Dasara celebrations of bygone years are displayed on the walls.

Sound & Light Show are arranged on all days between the same time, 7 and 7:45 in the evenings, except on Sundays and public holidays

The palace complex includes twelve major Hindu temples. Some of the famous temples are:

• Lakshmiramana Temple, ( Lord Vishnu)
• Someshvara Temple, ( Lord Shiva)
• Shwetha Varahaswamy Temple,(Lord Varahaswamy, one of the 10 incarnations of lord Vishnu)
• Sri Prasanna Krishna Swami Temple, ( Lord Krishna)
• Sri Bhuvaneshwari Temple, ( Goddess Bhuvaneshwari)
• Kodi Someshwaraswami Temple, ( Lord Shiva)
• Sri Gayatri Temple, ( Goddess Gayatri)
• Sri Trineshwara Temple,( Lord Shiva)

Visitor information

When was it built: Originally in the 14th century, later reconstructed/renovated several times
Who built it: Yaduraya Wodeyar (original one) and Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV (present )
Where is it located: Mysore/Musuru, Karnataka, India
Why was it built: Royal Palace
Architectural Style: Indo-Saracenic
Visit Timing: Daily, 10:00 am to 5:30 pm

Children below 7yrs are free to enter the palace, while those between 7-12yrs are charged Rs 25 per head.
For adults, tickets are available for Rs. 50.
Footwear are to be removed before entering the palace complexes.

How to Reach: One can reach Mysore by KSRTC bus, train or cab from Bangalore , which is well connected by train and air with major cities of India and by air with some international ones.

The palace is 1.8 km from the central railway station to its west,
1.4 km  from  bus-stand to its north-east,
9.5 km  from Mysore Airport,

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