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The Mysore Maharaja Palace: Information, History, Architecture, Timings, Mysore Palace Entry Fee. Mysore Sound and Light Show Ticket Prices & Timings more info at https://mysorepalace.karnataka.gov.in/

Mysore Palace

Comprehensive History of Mysore Palace

Karnataka is a one-stop destination for Hindu pilgrims and visitors from in and outside India. The state hosts many monumental temples, shrines and tourist attractions. The Mysore Palace is a remarkable destination that receives millions of visitors annually. The beautiful and exquisite palace is considered the largest in Karnataka and India. Mysore palace is also referred to as Amba Vilas Palace; it’s a part of Indian heritage and dates back to 1912.

Mysore Palace was the dwelling place of the Wodeyar Dynasty ruler of Mysore (1399 to 1950). The palace stands in southern Karnataka, Mysore city. The current palace is the fourth version of the original structure. The respective authorities have regularly renovated the palace and maintained the main feature and historical facilities. Mysore palace was a unique design by British architect Henry Irwin. The construction was undertaken up to 1912 under the supervision and management of Queen Regent Kempananjammanni Vani Vilasa Sanndihana.

Mysore Palace History

Mysore Palace has a strong connection and origin from the Wodeyars, whose history is attached to DV Rak, a Gujarat Yadava community. They stayed in Karnataka Mysore, thus establishing the Wodeyar dynasty in 1399. Wodeyar had strong ruling as they ruled the Mysore area for six centuries. During this timeline, he constructed a palace around Mysore Old fort in the 14^th century. However, it was demolished and built later.

With the death of Tipu Sultan (1799 May), Maharaja Krishnaraja Wadiyar III converted Mysore to be his capital and worked under the British. This saw the change of Royal name from Wodeyar to Wadiyar by his successor. During the royal wedding between his highness Rajarshi Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV’s eldest sister and Prince Jayalakshni Ammani. A fire broke out and destroyed the wooden palace, the Monarch and his mother, Maharani Vani Vilas Sannidhna, regent of Mysore. They appointed the British architect Lord Henry Irwin to build a new palace. The construction used Rs.4147913; it was later expanded in 1940 under the rule of the last Maharaja of the Kingdom of Mysore Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar.

Architecture Features of Mysore Maharaja Palace

The marvellous palace has multiple exquisite features. Millions of visitors come to Mysore palace to witness the beauty and stunning monument.

• The palace has fine granite, appealing grey colour, and deep pink marble stones.
• The five-story tower is 145 feet.
• Mysore palace is 245 feet by 156 feet.
• The palace takes Indo-Saracenic architecture from British designs.
• Mysore Palace has different cultural elements like Indian. Indo-Islamic, Neo-classical and Gothic revival styles.
• There are three gates: the front gate or east gate is used for VVIPs, the south gate is open to the general public, and the West gate is always open in Darasa.
• The palace has a cellar with tunnels leading to confidential places.
• There are long pillars supported by arches.
• The central arch has a sculpture of the goddess of Gajalakshmi, who helps in good luck, prosperity and wealth.
• The gate entrance and arch have the Mysore palace logo and Mysore Kingdom coat of arms.
• Mysore palace has a beautiful natural garden.

The Sound and Light Show

The palace entertains visitors with the light, and sound show that happens every day except Sundays and public holidays. The show starts from 7:00 pm to 7:45 pm, at an affordable fee of Rs. 100 for adults and Rs. 40 for children (7 to 12 yrs.); Foreign/tourists pay Rs. 200. Mysore palace is always lightened on Sundays, festival seasons and national holidays.

Sound and Light Show Ticket	Price
Kannada Show Adult Price	Rs.100/-
Kannada Show Child Price	Rs.40/-
English Sound and Light Show Adult Price	Rs.120/-
English Sound and Light Show Child Price	Rs.50/-

For more info visit this link: https://mysorepalace.karnataka.gov.in/timings.html

Mysore Palace Sound and Light Show Timings

Show Language	Timings
Kannada	Monday to Wednesday – Time 7.00 PM to 8.00 PM
Kannada	Saturday – Time 8.15 PM to 9.15 PM
English	Thursday to Saturday – Time 7.00 PM to 8.00 PM

Mysore Palace Timings

Visitors can visit any day from 10:00 am to 5:30 Pm at a small fee of Rs. 40 for adults and Rs. 20 for children. All foreign nations should pay Rs.200 for all the great services and gorgeous scenery. For easy movement, the authorities have launched battery-operated vehicles.

Mysore Palace Today

The Karnataka State government manages Mysore palace, and they have ensured to maintain its Royalty. Grand edifice has the responsibility to maintain all palace valuable of Wodeyars. The possession includes jewellery, royal garments, paintings and souvenirs. Some royal families live in some parts of the palace despite being open to the public. Visitors can visit the museum (Residential museum) situated inside the palace. To preserve the Mysore Dasara festivals, authorities conduct the festivals inside the palace. This attracts millions of visitors every year. The palace also gains many visitors from the sound and light show from Monday to Saturday.

Important Things at Mysore Maharaja Palace

• Wrestling courtyard
• The casket room with royal collections.
• Gomber Thotti/collection of traditional dolls.
• A golden Howdah (Maharaja’s elephant seat). The seat is made of gold (85Kg gold).
• The elephant gate
• Painting of Dasara procession
• Gallery of valuable paints and items from the royal family.
• Amba vilas (hall for the private audience)
• Public Durbar hall for public address.

Interested visitors can use KSRTC buses to travel to the palace. One can also use the auto-rickshaw to reach the palace easily. Once dropped at the bus station, one can walk a few minutes to the north gate or eat gate of Mysore palace.

Mysore Palace Photos

Mysore Palace Entry Fee

Ticket Category	Price
Indian Adult	Rs.100/-
Foreigner Adult	Rs.100/-
Indian Child (10 years & below 18 years)	Rs.50/-
Foreigner Child (10 years & below 18 years)	Rs.50/-

How to Book Mysore Palace Tickets Online

Visit this mysore mahara palace online official website link given here. Select how many of you are going to visit the mysore maharaja palace. Pay through your credit card, Debit card, Net banking, Take a hard copy printout for showing in entrance of maharaja palace.

https://mysorepalace.karnataka.gov.in/book-tickets.php

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