Mysore : The festive city of India
Mysore, Karnataka is famous for beautiful gardens and historical monuments. The city gets its name from Mahishasura, a Hindu demon. The word means the dwelling of Mahishasurra, originally “Mahisasuru” and the present one is its corrupted version.
Legend states that Mysore was ruled by the demon Mahishasura, a buffalo-headed monster. Gods and goddesses began to pray to guard them from the atrocities of the demon king. In response to their prayer, Goddess Parvathi incarnated as Chamundeshwari and killed him on the hilltop of Chamundi. Thus the name, Mysore and Chamundi hills was incorporated. It is believed that after the killing, the goddess stayed on the same hill. She is worshipped here with great fervor and devotion to this day.
Mysore palace:
An imposing structure which defines Mysore, this palace is designed in Indo-Saracenic style. The unique feature of this palace its durbar hall with a golden throne in it. It houses almost twelve temples in its interior. The walls of the palace are decorated with paintings of the members of the royal family.
The famous ten-day long celebration of Dasara is the tribute to her for this victory of good over the evil.
Unfortunately, there is no accurate information about the early Mysore. From the 2nd century AD onwards, it began to be handed over from dynasty to dynasty who continued to build beautiful gardens, wide roads and magnificient palaces in the city. It is the king Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV who expanded the city and made it a thriving town, a predecessor of the present-day Mysore. At present, Mysore is a well-equipped, thriving tourist spot and business center. The city makes itself unique with a perfect combination of the ancient and the modern.
Known as the city of gardens and palaces, Mysore is a perfect reflection of its history. All around the city, one can feel a unique serenity and freshness. Even the way of life of the people there narrates the history of the town. The following are some of the popular tourist attractions in Mysore.
The Chamundi Hills
Despite being a religious center, this continues to attract thousands of tourists from the world around. One can reach to this temple by a flight of 1000 steps. 
The 15-ft statue of Nandi bull is the greatest attraction of the temple. The gates of this shrine are of silver.
Mysore is a highly developed city with all the modern facilities of transportation within the reach of every single visitor to this town.
Mysore is home for a number of resorts which take care to stay at par with the serene beauty of the city. There are simple homes and substandard hotels available here to cater to the needs of a budget-conscious tourist.
The visit over, if you think of doing a bit of shopping, the city has much to offer. It is famous for goods made of sandalwood and ivory.
Vacation in Mysore is something which has the power to calm down your mind. A visit to the gardens like Brindavan is something which is going to remain with you, all your life!
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