Culture of Mysore

 

The rulers of Mysore Wodeyars used to appreciate art and culture and have always promoted it which has added to the cultural growth of the city. Now Mysore is known as the cultural capital of Karnataka state. Mysore is famous for its Dushera celebrations. Dushera is celebrated for ten days. A grand procession of Tipu Sultan’s Sword is taken out around the city on the ninth day of celebrations. On the last day Deity Chamundeshwari Devi is taken around in grand procession on a decorated golden alter on the back of an elephant. Various dance groups, bands, decorated animals like Horses, Elephants and Camels etc. participate in the procession. As many palaces are to be seen in Mysore the city is also known as City of Palaces. To maintain the glory of the unique culture of Mysore many different articles are named after the name of the city, as the local paintings are famous as ‘Mysore Paintings’, ‘Mysore Silk Saris’ are famous. A sweet meat named ‘Mysore Pak’ adopts the city’s name. ‘Mysore Mallige’ is the name given to a variety of Jasmine flower (also known as ‘Belle of India’ or ‘Queen of Fragrance’). Many different fairs and festivals are celebrated in Mysore as in other parts of India.