Mysore
Palace: Mysore Palace or the Mysore Maharaja Palace is
located in the heart of the city and is one of the most visited
monuments in India. The palace boasts of beautiful architecture,
intricately carved rosewood doors, marble figurines, high ceilings
inlaid with ivory work and an opulent collection of caskets. The
original palace built of wood, got burnt down in 1897, during the
wedding of Jayalakshammanni, the eldest daughter of Chamaraja Wodeyar
and was rebuilt in 1912 at the cost of Rs. 42 lakhs. The present
Palace built in Indo-Saracenic style and blends together Hindu,
Muslim, Rajput, and Gothic styles of architecture. It is a
three-storied stone structure, with marble domes and a 145 ft
five-storied tower.
Chamundi
Hills: Chamundi Hills, known for its famous
Chamundeshwari Temple
draws a huge number of devotees every year and is held in reverence
by the Mysore Maharajas. The temple is situated
on the top of Chamundi hill which is about 3,489 ft. above sea level.
One of the landmark attractions of Mysore, it is on the itinerary of
every traveller. While atop the hill, one gets a wonderful view of
the city. Chamundi
Hills can be viewed from a distance of about 8 to 10 kms and
from all the corners of Mysore City. The temple houses beautiful
idol of the Goddess Chamundeshwari, an incarnation of Goddess Durga
wearing a garland of skulls.
Railway
Museum: The Railway Museum in Mysore was the earliest
railway museums set up in India. Established in 1979 by Indian
Railways, it is the second such museum after the National Railway
Museum in Delhi. The Mysore Railway Museum was the one of a kind
outdoor exhibit of locomotives in India. The Maharaja of Mysore
contributed with his royal carriages enriching the treasure of the
Railway Museum in Mysore. The main highlight of this museum are Sri
Ranga Pavilion, the two royal coaches that belonged to the Maharaja
of Mysore. The museum has the `Maharani's saloon' carriage that has a
kitchen, dining car unit and royal toilet dating back to 1899 and an
Austin rail motor car, a 1920-built `E class engine'. One of the
main features of the Mysore Railway Museum is
the Chamundi Gallery where a number of black and white
photographs and paintings have been displayed depicting the growth of
railways in India. Steam engines including the first steam engine and
signaling accessories from the beginning of the railways in India are
interesting in their own right. A steam water pump of 1934 and a
hand-operated crane of 1885 are also displayed. The museum has a
battery-operated mini-train giving a short ride for children on the
grounds.
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