Mysore Palace
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Ekaja
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The Mysore Palace is one of the most magnificent buildings in India. Palace is situated in Mysore city in Karnataka. It used to be the official residence of Wodeyars, the royal family of Mysore with two durbar halls. The palace was built by Wodeyars kings in 14th century, and has been demolished and repaired several times. The present palace was built in 1940. It is an invaluable national treasure of India.
It is one of the most famous tourist’s attractions, catching attention of thousands of tourists around the world. Mysore Palace is illuminated with thousands of bulbs on Sunday evenings and festive occasions, which makes a stunning sight that is not to be missed. Most of the tourists come to Mysore in the month of September or October when palace is made the venue for celebration of famous festival of Mysore dasara.
Category: Monument and Historic Building
Address: Mysore Palace, Mysore
Telephone: 0821 2421051
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