Festivals
in India are unique and every region of the country has a special way of
celebrating it. There are some places -cities, towns or villages that are
famous for the festival that is being celebrated there. In that way Mysore a
city in Karnataka - a state in south India is famous for its grand style of
celebrating Dussehra - the final day of Navarathri
Dussehra is
being celebrated in Mysore from the times of Vijayanagar kings. It is the day
celebrated for the triumph of good over evil. Legend says that the goddess
chamundeshwari killed Mahishasuru on this day. Because of the mahishasura the
city got the name Mysuru. The Goddess is on the hills and that brings the name
chamundi hills near Mysore.
CELEBRATIONS IN MYSORE:
"The Mysuru tradition celebrates the warriors and the state
fighting for the good during this festival, ritually worshipping and displaying
the state sword, weapons, elephants, horses along with Hindu DEVI -goddess
in her warrior form (predominantly) as well as the Vishnu avatar LORD RAMA.
The ceremonies and a major procession is traditionally presided by the king of
Mysuru." states an authentic source.
These celebrations take place at the historic Mysore palace
which will be illuminated with extra ordinary lightings on these ten days
of festivity. On the day of Dussehra a grand and a specular procession takes place in
the streets of Mysore with a traditional procession of the idol of
chamundeshwari on the top of a decorated elephant.
The celebrations of navarathri is void without dance and music.
Various programmes are organised and artists from all over India take part in
this concerts. A rare and a note-worthy attraction is the program of wrestling
bout (Khusthi spardhe) were also arranged.
CULTURAL CAPITAL:
Mysore is also known as the cultural capital of Karnataka
because it was the capital of the Wodeyar Kings who ruled the Mysore kingdom
for many centuries. Wodeyars were great patrons of art and music and have
contributed significantly to make Mysore a cultural centre.
SHOPPING:
Mysore is well -known for Handicrafts as well as the
manufacturing of natural soaps, oil and perfume. Silk sarees and sandal
products are famous and synonymous with Mysore.
TRAVEL TO MYSORE:
Mysore is well connected with all the regions of India
through flights, buses and trains. No doubt it is a tourist friendly place and
you can plan you trip with the help of these:
By Air. The nearest major
airport to Mysore is the new Bangalore International Airport, which is about
170 kilometres away. ...
By Bus. You can also take the
bus from Kempegowda Bus Station in Majestic (near the Bangalore City Railway
Station) to Mysore. ...
By train: The Mysore Railway Station that is
located right in the heart of the city connects the city with all major cities
in India.
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HAPPY NAVRATHRI
Mysore is a delightful place. I'd like to visit again and again.
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