Food Tour |
What is it that strikes your mind first when you hear the name “Mysore”? Is it the amazing taste of Chiroti or the mouth-watering taste of Mysore Masala Dosa or the sweet taste of the famous Mysore Pak. If you are a foodie, or if you are interested in enjoying the taste of Mysore cuisine, then there is happy news for you. Mysore food tour brings to you a unique opportunity to indulge your taste buds and relish some of the finest delicacies from this southern city in India. You will be treated to some of the most tempting delights from the Mysore cuisine that will entice you with their flavour, taste and aroma.Mysore cuisine is famous throughout the country. Tourists love to relish the delicacies of Mysore on their visits to the city. The large variety of dishes with tastes ranging from spicy to tangy to sweet can leave anyone in a state of ecstasy. Even the street food of Mysore has a unique taste that is derived from the use of a number of spices and flavoring agents.
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Mahisashura |
According to Hindu mythology, Mahishasura was a combination of both an Asura and a mahisha ("water buffalo") with a trident. He intended to annihilate all the Devas since they were the arch-enemies of Asuras. The legend of Mahishasura is important in Hindu mythology since the goddess Durga was incarnated in order to slay him. Therefore, his story is an important part of shaktiism which venerates the goddess Durga.Rambha, the king of Asuras, was enticed by the beauty of a she-buffalo and eventually married her. The child who was born from this union was named Mahishasura because he was both buffalo as well as human (mahisha literally means buffalo). As an Asura, Mahishasura wanted to wage war against the Devas, as the Devas and Asuras' were perpetually in conflict. To make himself invincible, Mahishasura performed austerities (tapas) to Brahma, propitiating Brahma to confer upon him immortality. Brahma refused him the boon of immortality; instead, Brahma gave him a boon such that his death would happen only at the hands of a woman. Mahishasura imagined that this was the equivalent of immortality since he believed it was impossible for a woman to slay a person of his strength.[1] Emboldened by this belief, he started a war with the Devas. In the battle that ensued, the Devas, led by Indra, were defeated. At this point, the Devas approached the trinity of Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu to seek help. The three great gods combined their divine energies and created a woman. The Goddess thus created was Durga. Durga led a battle against Mahishasura and killed him, thus fulfilling the prophecy that he would meet his death at the hands of a woman.
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KR Circle |
Krishna Raja Circle is a prominent intersection of Mysore city in India. The city's main city bus station is located in this junction. The renowned Mysore palace is also located behind the junction.About KR Circle If you are in love with street shopping, then hop onto this commercial location with your shopaholic companions. This place will ensure to offer you the authentic Mysore Silk sarees directly from Government Silk Factory. You will find different types of silk sarees such as Simha Silk, Rama Vilas Silks, Kadaiah, Bhojayya Silks and more. Sweeten your tongue with the lip-smacking Mysore Pak and various sweets from the shops. Dig your tongue into the flavorsome Masala Dosa and other amazing food. If you are in Mysore, then you should try the spicy Churmuri in the evening at the small shops. Take a visit to the interesting mall in KR Circle that is Garuda Mall, where you can find all international brands, eating joints and entertainments for kids. Enjoy a comfortable and a relaxing movie time in the PVR cinemas.
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Melukote Temple |
Melukote in Pandavapura taluk of Mandya district, Karnataka, in southern India, is one of the sacred places in Karnataka. The place is also known as Thirunarayanapuram. It is built on rocky hills, known as Yadugiri, Yaadavagiri and Yadushailadweepa, overlooking the Cauvery valley. Melukote is about 51 km (32 miles) from Mysore and 133 km (83 mi) from Bangalore. Melukote is the location of the Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple, with a collection of crowns and jewels which are brought to the temple for the annual celebration. On the top of the hill is the temple of Yoganarasimha. Many more shrines and ponds are located in the town. Melukote is home to the Academy of Sanskrit Research, which has collected thousands of manuscripts. Early in the 12th century, the famous Srivaishnava saint Sri Ramanujacharya, who hailed from Tamil Nadu, stayed at Melukote for about 12 years. It has thus become a prominent centre of the Srivaishnava sect. Melukote is the birthplace of Jayalalithaa (1948-2016) who was the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.Melukote is a municipal town and holy centre of the same name, situated at a distance of 36 km (22 miles) north-west of Mandya, and 51 km (32 miles) north of Mysore.
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Brindavana Gardens |
The Brindavana Gardens is a garden located in the Mandya District of the state of Karnataka, India. It lies adjoining the Krishnarajasagara dam which is built across the river Kaveri.[1] The work on laying out this garden was started in the year 1927 and completed in 1932.[2][3] Visited by close to 2 million tourists per year, the garden is one of the major attractions of Srirangapatna.The garden is maintained by the Cauvery Niravari Nigama (Cauvery Irrigation Department), a Government of Karnataka enterprise.[5] It is spread across an area of 60 acres (240,000 m2). Adjoining it is also a fruit orchard spread across 75 acres (300,000 m2) and 2 horticultural farms, Nagavana (30 acres) and Chandravana (5 acres).[6] The garden is laid out in 3 terraces which contain water fountains, Ficus trees, foliage plants such as Duranta plumaria and Euphorbia and flowering plants like Celosia, Marigold and bougainvillea.[3] The garden is open to the public and an entry-fee is charged. The garden also has topiary works (sculptures of animals created by clipping shrubs), pergolas (shaded passageway covered by creepers) and gazebos.[3] The main attraction of the park is the musical fountain in which bursts of water are synchronised to the music of songs. There is also a lake within the garden with boating facilities available for visitors.
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