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"KARNATAKA beckons
you - a land of lovely garden cities, ornate temples and historical
monuments - a land abounding in scenic beauty of all charms. A changing
pageant of cultures,religions,life-styles and customs has left its mark
on this land,making it a fascinating blend of colours."
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Mysore city derives its
name from Mahishasura, the monster killed by the reigning deity of the
city, Goddess Chamundeshwari. The earliest reference to Mysore is a
copper plate inscription dated 862 A.D.
An enchanting place that still retains its old-world
charm,
the "City Royale" is a pretty picture of oriental romance. The alluring
images of a bygone era represented by the rule of dynasties blend with
the fascinating concepts of the contemporary typified by science and
technology. For, in Mysore, the past does not get the ancient blends
with the modern.
Located 140 km. south of Bangalore, the Garden city of
Mysore has been enriched by both history and geography. If the unending
saga and the march of dynasties such as the Gangas the Hoysalas and the
emperors of Vijayanagar, Hyder Ali, Tipu Sultan and the Wadiyars
through the ages have resulted in a fascinating history, the meandering
rivers such as the Cauvery and the Kabini, the rich forests teeming with
wildlife, the wide variety of flora and fauna are examples of nature's
bounty.
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