Hey all, It was pretty unplanned that gubbachchi took off to Mysore this weekend over some pretty urgent issues that needed immediate attention. After completing the needful being done, it definitely found some good time to spend trying to revisit Mysore.
It was just the right time as it was the Pre Dasara season and Mysore was waking up from slumber for the festivities.
Wow! what a welcome break. Sometimes it is nice to go to a different place just to see how Life is out there and that's exactly what gubbachchi did, rather than visiting some historical monuments. Well, I won't say that about Mysore's Palaces, coz I still see a lot of Life in them. The main Palace situated in the heart of the city was getting ready for a coat of polish & refinery awaiting the Dasara. Workers working round the clock setting the stage to bring the Royal Grandeur alive was something that gave a glimpse of how the people in Mysore put in their collective efforts to keep the tradition alive. Going round the palace one could get a close feeling of how the Raja's & Maharaja's led their life being in the Royal Family. You would love to see their Asana's , Diwan's the Throne preserved so very well. Still glittering & telling the stories of the Royal Mysore family. Steps further introduce you to the interest that the family took in patronising art & Music. Adorning the walls are the beautiful Mysore style paintings so delicately done to every detail.
The Pillars & the walls apart you would also get to see an up close view of the life led by the Royal Family if you happen to visit the in-house Museum situated in the same premise. A series of Framed photographs of the Royal Family members welcome you once you step into the museum. The museum doesn't disappoint one who expects more than photographs and paintings to know about the Wodeyars. You would get to almost touch see the chariots, Carts ridden by Goats ( mEke - Gaadi), Utensils, Furniture , their wardrobe consisting of the wodeyar's lovely Royal Gowns , their Shoes , even Goggles, & glasses preserved in its case, One can't miss their Perfume bottles, their Hair brushes and even the swords guns , weapons used by them. Hey , You will also love their collection of silver & glass artefact's, Crockery, Cradles used by their kids, Musical instruments like Veenas & tamburi (taanpura) all touched by them , I was so thrilled. Now , this is what I call grandeur & living life King size. Simply amazing , I must say !
When I came out of the Palace , I managed to pick up a wall hanging as a memoir of my visit to take back home & get some Royal Mysore touch to my little home.
The Mysore Palace visit, though this was the third or the fourth time for me filled in me a sense of pride that I belong to this place and that I can boast something so good within our culture. A discipline that has come down the lineage and still has found its place so close to our hearts that every year we look forward to the famous Jamboo Savari ( the Elephant Procession) that is part of the Dasara celebrations.
When I stepped out of the palace, There was another interesting feature of Mysore that was awaiting my amused eyes, the Tonga's , there you go , I got the Tonga rider to agree to take me for a ride around the K R Circle for a mere 35 bucks. Tuk tuk , tuk , tuk , the horse ride was fun sitting in a decorated cart , I felt like a mini - princess. Hahaha! However the Tonga took me around the K R Circle , aah ! there is a Statue of of the Krishna Rajendra Wodeyar standing in a majestic Pose and commanding everyone's attention. Mysore , in the real Sense is a city of Royal Majesty. The circle gives shoppers an opportunity to shop for the most famous Srigandha , Mysore Silk and other artifacts that visitors would love to carry back home. Well, I did manage to blow quite an amount trying to resist my temptation for the beautiful pure silks in various colours and combinations. But , No regrets.
When I stepped out of the Mysore Silk Emporium , the sun on the west was reminding me that I should now start heading towards the Suburb Bust Station. It was time for me to bid Bye to the Royal City. I thanked my Tongawala, who did not charge me a rupee extra for having kept him waiting while I shopped & shopped. I could sense that there, Work=Money , while here ( Bangalore) , Time = Money. While I was heading to the Station , I also got to meet the Super Stars of Dasara without make up ( can you believe ) , I mean , the whole herd of Elephants including Balarama and other who are going to be part of Dasara celebrations to be held in a week now. They were all taking their evening walk while I bid Bye to the Royal City.
However, When I came to the Bus Station. My heart was filled with a sense of satisfaction , I was not a wee bit tired despite having roamed the entire day in a new city. A couple of that I cannot miss , this one goes to the people of Mysore who are so service minded, so helpful and also for having maintained the city so beautiful & clean barring some places. Another Thanks to " Cafe Aramane" for a Lovely meal & evening tiffin and their lovely hospitality. Thank You Mysore , Thank you Your Highness !!
It was just the right time as it was the Pre Dasara season and Mysore was waking up from slumber for the festivities.
Wow! what a welcome break. Sometimes it is nice to go to a different place just to see how Life is out there and that's exactly what gubbachchi did, rather than visiting some historical monuments. Well, I won't say that about Mysore's Palaces, coz I still see a lot of Life in them. The main Palace situated in the heart of the city was getting ready for a coat of polish & refinery awaiting the Dasara. Workers working round the clock setting the stage to bring the Royal Grandeur alive was something that gave a glimpse of how the people in Mysore put in their collective efforts to keep the tradition alive. Going round the palace one could get a close feeling of how the Raja's & Maharaja's led their life being in the Royal Family. You would love to see their Asana's , Diwan's the Throne preserved so very well. Still glittering & telling the stories of the Royal Mysore family. Steps further introduce you to the interest that the family took in patronising art & Music. Adorning the walls are the beautiful Mysore style paintings so delicately done to every detail.
The Pillars & the walls apart you would also get to see an up close view of the life led by the Royal Family if you happen to visit the in-house Museum situated in the same premise. A series of Framed photographs of the Royal Family members welcome you once you step into the museum. The museum doesn't disappoint one who expects more than photographs and paintings to know about the Wodeyars. You would get to almost touch see the chariots, Carts ridden by Goats ( mEke - Gaadi), Utensils, Furniture , their wardrobe consisting of the wodeyar's lovely Royal Gowns , their Shoes , even Goggles, & glasses preserved in its case, One can't miss their Perfume bottles, their Hair brushes and even the swords guns , weapons used by them. Hey , You will also love their collection of silver & glass artefact's, Crockery, Cradles used by their kids, Musical instruments like Veenas & tamburi (taanpura) all touched by them , I was so thrilled. Now , this is what I call grandeur & living life King size. Simply amazing , I must say !
When I came out of the Palace , I managed to pick up a wall hanging as a memoir of my visit to take back home & get some Royal Mysore touch to my little home.
The Mysore Palace visit, though this was the third or the fourth time for me filled in me a sense of pride that I belong to this place and that I can boast something so good within our culture. A discipline that has come down the lineage and still has found its place so close to our hearts that every year we look forward to the famous Jamboo Savari ( the Elephant Procession) that is part of the Dasara celebrations.
When I stepped out of the palace, There was another interesting feature of Mysore that was awaiting my amused eyes, the Tonga's , there you go , I got the Tonga rider to agree to take me for a ride around the K R Circle for a mere 35 bucks. Tuk tuk , tuk , tuk , the horse ride was fun sitting in a decorated cart , I felt like a mini - princess. Hahaha! However the Tonga took me around the K R Circle , aah ! there is a Statue of of the Krishna Rajendra Wodeyar standing in a majestic Pose and commanding everyone's attention. Mysore , in the real Sense is a city of Royal Majesty. The circle gives shoppers an opportunity to shop for the most famous Srigandha , Mysore Silk and other artifacts that visitors would love to carry back home. Well, I did manage to blow quite an amount trying to resist my temptation for the beautiful pure silks in various colours and combinations. But , No regrets.
When I stepped out of the Mysore Silk Emporium , the sun on the west was reminding me that I should now start heading towards the Suburb Bust Station. It was time for me to bid Bye to the Royal City. I thanked my Tongawala, who did not charge me a rupee extra for having kept him waiting while I shopped & shopped. I could sense that there, Work=Money , while here ( Bangalore) , Time = Money. While I was heading to the Station , I also got to meet the Super Stars of Dasara without make up ( can you believe ) , I mean , the whole herd of Elephants including Balarama and other who are going to be part of Dasara celebrations to be held in a week now. They were all taking their evening walk while I bid Bye to the Royal City.
However, When I came to the Bus Station. My heart was filled with a sense of satisfaction , I was not a wee bit tired despite having roamed the entire day in a new city. A couple of that I cannot miss , this one goes to the people of Mysore who are so service minded, so helpful and also for having maintained the city so beautiful & clean barring some places. Another Thanks to " Cafe Aramane" for a Lovely meal & evening tiffin and their lovely hospitality. Thank You Mysore , Thank you Your Highness !!
