Earlier this palace was made of wood
It looks like a palace in its present form, it was not in its original form. Actually, earlier this palace was made entirely of wood. The palace is believed to have been set ablaze during the marriage of Princess Jayalakshmi in 1897. It is believed that Darasa festival was being celebrated in Mysore at that time.
The palace was completed in 15 years
The structure of Mysore Palace seen today is the fourth version. This palace took a long time of 15 years to get ready. It was completed in 1912 after the commencement of construction works in 1887. This palace was not built by any Indian craftsman, but by the British architect Henry Irwin.
The second most visited palace in India
Mysore Palace is also known as Amba Vilas Palace. It is the second most visited palace in the country after India. Barring the time of lockdown due to Corona infection, there is an influx of tourists throughout the year to see this grand historical building. Especially during the celebration of Dasara, the excitement of the tourists is made here.
The palace is illuminated with about 1 lakh bulbs
The Mysore Palace looks as gorgeous as it looks at daytime, even more beautiful at night. This palace is illuminated at night during Sunday, Public Holiday and Dasara. The interesting thing is that around 96000 to 98,000 bulbs are installed in this palace, due to which this structure looks bright from far away at night.
More than 80 kg of gold is found in the golden tank
Seeing the Mysore Palace, watching the Golden Houda is a memorable experience. You will be surprised to know that more than 80 kg of gold has been used in its pavilion. This dorm is also seen during the tableau of Dasara.
Private residential museum
A residential museum is also built near this palace. Most of the tourists coming here do not know about this. Here, photographs, paintings, vintage furniture and other beautiful things of the time of the kings who ruled in Mysore Palace are seen.
12 temples are built inside the palace
Some 12 temples are built in it and one temple is more than 14th century old. Prominent among them are Kodi Bharravaswamy Temple, White Varahaswamy Temple and Trinayaswara Swamy Temple. These temples also attract itself.
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